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 List with Alternatives and Symbolism, Birthstone Charms by Jay Strongwater

Birthstones

Jan: Garnet	Feb: Amethyst	Mar: Aquamarine
David Yurman Semi-Precious Stone & Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet	Ippolita Amethyst & 18K Yellow Gold Earrings	March Locket Charm

Apr: Diamond	May: Emerald	Jun: Pearl
David Yurman Diamond & Sterling Silver X Bracelet	May Locket Charm	David Yurman Freshwater Pearl & Sterling Silver Round Link Drop Earrings

Jul: Ruby	Aug: Peridot	Sep: Sapphire
David Yurman Ruby, Diamond & Sterling Silver Ring	David Yurman Peridot, Sterling Silver & 14K Yellow Gold Cable Bracelet	September Locket Charm

Oct: Opal	Nov: Topaz	Dec: Turquoise
Butterfly Hook Earrings	David Yurman Diamond, Semi-Precious Stone & Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet	Oscar de la Renta Chalcedony, Turquoise & Freshwater Pearl Earrings

Birthstone Charms by Jay Strongwater

Handcrafted birthstone lockets with Swarovski crystals by Jay Strongwater

January Locket Charm	February Locket Charm	March Locket Charm

April Locket Charm	May Locket Charm	June Locket Charm

July Locket Charm	August Locket Charm	September Locket Charm

October Locket Charm	Jay Strongwater November Locket Charm	December Locket Charm

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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