Birthstones

Birthstones are gems which are associated with each month and considered lucky or character reinforcing to people born in that month. A birthstone list and example are included in the table below. Some months have alternative stones. A birthstone list and the associated qualities are given below the table. Also included are books on selecting, buying and caring for birthstones and other gems. See: Birthstone Jewelry, Birthstone List with Alternatives and Symbolism

Birthstone Jewelry

Jan: Garnet	Feb: Amethyst	Mar: Aquamarine
Jude Frances 18K Gold Brolette Charm/Garnet	Carelle Amethyst, Rhodolite And Diamond Cluster Ring	Temple St. Clair Aquamarine, Diamond & 18K Gold Earrings

Apr: Diamond	May: Emerald	Jun: Pearl
Diamond Stud Earrings in 14 Kt. Yellow Gold, 0.40 ct. t.w.	Marco Bicego Jaipur 2 Row Multi-stone Ring	Cultured Pearl Pendant with Diamonds, 8 mm

Jul: Ruby	Aug: Peridot	Sep: Sapphire
Petra Class Rough Ruby Stacking Ring	Jude Frances Diamond, 18K White Gold & Peridot Briolette Charms	Temple St. Clair Tsavorite and Blue Sapphire Stupa Amulet in 18K Yellow Gold, 32

Oct: Opal	Nov: Topaz	Dec: Turquoise
Padma Peruvian Opal, 14K and 18K Yellow Gold Earrings	Blue Topaz Drop Earrings in 14 Kt. Yellow Gold, 8.3 ct. t.w.	Elizabeth Showers Sterling Silver And Turquoise Chandelier Earrings

Birthstone List with Alternatives and Symbolism

January: garnet symbolizes constancy; February: amethyst symbolizes sincerity; March: aquamarine (or bloodstone) symbolizes courage; April: diamond symbolizes innocence; May: emerald symbolizes love and success; June: pearl (alexandrite or moonstone) symbolizes health and longevity; July: ruby symbolizes contentment; August: peridot (or sardonyx) symbolizes married happiness; September: sapphire symbolizes clear thinking; October: opal (or tourmaline) symbolizes hope; November: topaz symbolizes fidelity; December: turquoise (or zircon) symbolizes prosperity. (From the Jewelry Industry Council in New York City).

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