Choose your birth month and day to find your birthstone, what it means, its color and hardness, plus the alternative, traditional and zodiac stones for your birthday.
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Birthstones by Month
Tap a month to see its stones.
Birthstone Chart
| Month | Modern birthstones | Traditional | Color | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Garnet | Garnet | Deep red | Friendship, trust and protection on journeys. |
| February | Amethyst | Amethyst | Purple | Calm, clarity and a peaceful mind. |
| March | Aquamarine, Bloodstone | Bloodstone | Pale blue to blue-green | Courage, serenity and safe travel over water. |
| April | Diamond | Diamond | Colorless | Lasting love, strength and clarity. |
| May | Emerald | Emerald | Rich green | Rebirth, growth and loyal love. |
| June | Pearl, Alexandrite, Moonstone | Pearl | White to cream | Purity, wisdom and sincerity. |
| July | Ruby | Ruby | Red | Passion, courage and vitality. |
| August | Peridot, Spinel, Sardonyx | Sardonyx | Lime to olive green | Good fortune, protection and light-heartedness. |
| September | Sapphire | Sapphire | Blue, and every color except red | Wisdom, loyalty and truth. |
| October | Opal, Tourmaline | Opal | White or dark with flashes of every color | Creativity, hope and imagination. |
| November | Topaz, Citrine | Topaz | Golden yellow to orange, also blue | Strength, warmth and good judgment. |
| December | Tanzanite, Turquoise, Zircon | Turquoise | Violet-blue | Insight, change and calm. |
Zodiac Birthstones
Zodiac stones follow your sun sign instead of the calendar month. Lists differ between traditions; these are the most commonly quoted.
| Sign | Stone |
|---|---|
| Aries | Diamond |
| Taurus | Emerald |
| Gemini | Pearl |
| Cancer | Ruby |
| Leo | Peridot |
| Virgo | Sapphire |
| Libra | Opal |
| Scorpio | Topaz |
| Sagittarius | Turquoise |
| Capricorn | Garnet |
| Aquarius | Amethyst |
| Pisces | Aquamarine |
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do some months have more than one birthstone?
The modern list has been extended several times so that every month has an affordable and widely available choice. June, August, October, November and December each have two or three stones.
What is the difference between modern and traditional birthstones?
The traditional list grew out of older European customs. The modern list was standardized by American jewelers in 1912 and updated later: alexandrite, citrine, tourmaline and zircon were added in 1952, tanzanite in 2002 and spinel in 2016.
What does the hardness number mean?
Hardness is measured on the Mohs scale from 1 to 10 and shows how well a stone resists scratches. Stones of 7 and above suit rings worn every day; softer stones such as pearl, opal and turquoise are safer in earrings and pendants.
Can I wear a birthstone from another month?
Yes. Birthstones are a tradition, not a rule. Many people wear the stone of a child, a partner or simply a color they like.
