Birthstones

The Encyclopedia Britannica defines a birthstone as the "gemstone associated with the date of one's birth, the wearing of which is commonly thought to bring good luck or health. Supernatural powers have long been attributed by astrologers to certain gemstones."

January
Gemstone: Garnet
Color: Deep Red

February
Gemstone: Amethyst
Color: Purple

March
Gemstone: Aquamarine, Bloodstone
Color: Pale Blue

April
Gemstone: Diamond
Color: White, Clear

May
Gemstone: Emerald
Color: Green

June
Gemstone: Pearl, Moonstone, Alexandrite
Color: White or Purple

July
Gemstone: Ruby
Color: Red

August
Gemstone: Peridot, Sardonyx
Color: Pale Green

September
Gemstone: Sapphire
Color: Deep Blue

October
Gemstone: Opal, Pink Tourmaline
Color: Multi-color, Pink

November
Gemstone: Citrine, Yellow Topaz
Color: Yellow

December
Gemstone: Blue Topaz, Turquoise
Color: Blue

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Anniversary Stones

Many wedding anniversaries have a gemstone or precious metal associated with them.

1st Anniversary: Gold Jewelry
2nd Anniversary: Garnet (all colors)
3rd Anniversary: Pearls
4th Anniversary: Blue Topaz
5th Anniversary: Sapphire (all colors)
6th Anniversary: Amethyst
7th Anniversary: Onyx
8th Anniversary: Tourmaline (all colors)
9th Anniversary: Lapis Lazuli
10th Anniversary: Diamond Jewelry
11th Anniversary: Turquoise
12th Anniversary: Jade or Agate
13th Anniversary: Citrine or Moonstone
14th Anniversary: Opal or Moss Agate
15th Anniversary: Ruby
16th Anniversary: Peridot or Topaz (all colors)
17th Anniversary: Amethyst
18th Anniversary: Garnet
19th Anniversary: Aquamarine
20th Anniversary: Emerald
21st Anniversary: Iolite
22nd Anniversary: Spinel (all colors)
23rd Anniversary: Sapphire
24th Anniversary: Tanzanite
25th Anniversary: Silver Jubilee
26th Anniversary: Star Sapphire
30th Anniversary: Pearl Jubilee
35th Anniversary: Emerald or Coral
39th Anniversary: Cat's Eye
40th Anniversary: Ruby
45th Anniversary: Sapphire or Alexandrite
50th Anniversary: Golden Jubilee
52nd Anniversary: Star Ruby
55th Anniversary: Alexandrite or Emerald
60th Anniversary: Diamond Jubilee
65th Anniversary: Star Sapphire
75th Anniversary: Diamond