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 birthstoneJanuary
Gemstone: Garnet
Color: Deep Red
february birthstoneFebruary
Gemstone: Amethyst
Color: Purple
march birthstoneMarch
Gemstone: Aquamarine, Bloodstone
Color: Pale Blue
april birthstone April
Gemstone: Diamond
Color: White, Clear
may birthstoneMay
Gemstone: Emerald
Color: Green
june birthstoneJune
Gemstone: Pearl, Moonstone, Alexandrite
Color: White or Purple
july birthstoneJuly
Gemstone: Ruby
Color: Red
august birthstoneAugust
Gemstone: Peridot, Sardonyx
Color: Pale Green
september birthstoneSeptember
Gemstone: Sapphire
Color: Deep Blue
october birthstoneOctober
Gemstone: Opal, Pink Tourmaline
Color: Multi-color, Pink
november birthstoneNovember
Gemstone: Citrine, Yellow Topaz
Color: Yellow
december birthstoneDecember
Gemstone: Blue Topaz, Turquoise
Color: Blue
 

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