Birthstone by month

The December birthstones: turquoise, tanzanite and blue zircon

For December you have the choice between three birthstones: turquoise, tanzanite and blue zircon. These three stones carry a blue color; a perfect color for winter.

The November birthstones: topaz and citrines.

In November you have the choice between two birthstones: topaz and citrine.

The October birthstones: tourmaline and opal

The October birthstones: tourmaline and opal.

The September birthstone: the sapphire

For each month there is a gemstone called birthstone. For September the birthstone is the sapphire.

The July birthstone: the ruby

Fore each month there is a gemstone said birthstone. For July it is the ruby, one of the four precious gemstones, diamond, ruby, sapphire, emerald.

The June birthstones: moonstone, alexandrite, pearl.

June is one of the only two months having three birthstones: moonstone, alexandrite and pearl.

The May birthstone: the emerald

The May birthstone is the Emerald.

The April birthstone : the diamond

At each month is traditionally attached a gemstone, said "birthstone".

The March birthstone: the aquamarine

The March birthstone: the aquamarine.

The February birthstone : the amethyst

The birthstone of February is the amethyst.