| Month |
|
Modern Birthstones |
Traditional Birthstones |
Other Stones |
January
|
|
Garnet |
Garnet |
Onyx, Jet, Rose Quartz |
February
|
|
Amethyst |
Amethyst |
Onyx, Blue Sapphire, Aquamarine |
March
|
|
Aquamarine |
Bloodstone |
Crystal, Diamond, Turquoise |
April
|
|
Crystal |
Diamond |
Ruby, Red Jasper, Carnelian, Coral |
May
|
|
Emerald |
Emerald |
Golden Topaz, Azurite |
June
|
|
Moonstone, Pearl |
Alexandrite |
Crystal, Aquamarine |
July
|
|
Ruby |
Ruby |
Ruby, Moonstone, Pearl, Turquoise |
August |
|
Peridot |
Sardonyx |
Amber, Ruby, |
September
|
|
Sapphire |
Sapphire |
Jasper, Rhodocrosite,
Star Sapphire |
October
|
|
Rose Crystal, Tourmaline |
Tourmaline |
Fire Agate, Agate |
November
|
|
Yellow Topaz, Citrine |
Citrine |
Topaz, Garnet, Coral, Ruby, Zircon |
December
|
|
BlueTopaz, Turquoise, Tanzanite |
Blue Zircon, Turquoise |
Amethyst |
Modern Birthstones contain the official birthstone list
from the American National Association of Jewelers / Jewelers of America.
These gemstones were officially adopted in 1912.
This is currently the most wide used list of birthstones for the United States.
Traditional Birthstones contain older birthstones.
These stones reflect birthstone traditions, heralding back to the 15th century.
Many jewelers have differing lists of traditional birthstones.
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