Modern Birthstones

Gemstones have long been associated with calendar months based on the symbolic meaning they possess for various cultures. The modern list here represent standards that have been consistent since 1912.


Month Gemstone
January Garnet
February Amethyst
March Aquamarine
April Diamond
May Emerald
June Pearl, Moonstone
July Ruby
August Peridot
September Sapphire
October Opal, Pink Tourmaline
November Topaz, Citrine
December Turquoise, Blue Topaz, Tanzanite, Zircon

Birthday Stones The stones listed below are based on which day of the week you were born.

Day Gemstone
Monday Garnet
Tuesday Amethyst
Wednesday Aquamarine
Thursday Diamond
Friday Emerald
Saturday Pearl, Moonstone
Sunday Ruby

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