Birthstones
Birthstones are a fascinating aspect of the gem and jewellery world, and are derived from early beliefs regarding the one’s time of birth and its relationship to the planets. Wearing a certain stone as protection against illness and misfortune, or another gem for good luck, eventually developed into the birthstone systems of today.
Modern Birthstones
From these early systems, comes the modern birthstone system.
| Month |
20th & 21st Centuries |
18th to 19th Centuries |
| January |
Garnet |
Garnet |
| February |
Amethyst |
Amethyst or hyacinth |
| March |
Aquamarine or bloodstone |
Jasper or bloodstone |
| April |
Diamond |
Diamond or sapphire |
| May |
Emerald |
Emerald or agate |
| June |
Pearl, moonstone or alexandrite |
Pearl, moonstone or alexandrite |
| July |
Ruby |
Turquoise or onyx |
| August |
Peridot or sardonyx |
Sardonyx |
| September |
Sapphire |
Peridot |
| October |
Opal or tourmaline |
Beryl or opal |
| November |
Topaz or citrine |
Topaz or pearl |
| December |
Tanzanite, turquoise, zircon, lapis lazuli or blue topaz |
Ruby |
