Birthstones have been used since at least the first century as a way to give good luck on ones birthday. Gemstones are associated with each month and each precious stone has designated qualities associated with it. Birthstones are also a fun way to share something about yourself. Our birthstone chart lets you choose from many stones to find the right stone for yourself or a loved one. Birthstones have been used for centuries to celebrate ones birth. Since different traditions have associated different gemstones with each month, We have included several so you can choose the birthstone which works best for you. Know whichever birth stone you choose, your gift will be very much enjoyed. If you want a birthstone with the most significance choose one from the older traditions; otherwise, simply choose the gemstone you like most.
Birth Month | Modern Birthstones | Traditional Birthstones | Mystical Birthstones | Ayurvedic Birthstones | 15th-20th Century Birthstones | January | Garnet | Garnet | Emerald | Garnet | Garnet | February | Amethyst | Amethyst | Bloodstone | Amethyst | Amethyst, Hyacinth, Pearl | March | Aquamarine | Bloodstone | Jade | Bloodstone | Bloodstone, Jasper | April | Diamond | Diamond | Opal | Diamond | Diamond, Sapphire | May | Emerald | Emerald | Sapphire | Agate | Agate, Emerald | June | Pearl, Moonstone | Alexandrite | Moonstone | Pearl | Agate, Cat's Eye, Turquoise | July | Ruby | Ruby | Ruby | Ruby | Onyx, Turquoise | August | Peridot | Sardonyx | Diamond | Sapphire | Carnelian, Moonstone, Sardonyx, Topaz | September | Sapphire | Sapphire | Agate | Moonstone | Chrsolite | October | Opal, Tourmaline | Tourmaline | Jasper | Opal | Beryl, Opal | November | Yellow Topaz, Citrine | Citrine | Pearl | Topaz | Pearl, topaz | December | Blue Topaz, Turquoise | Zircon, Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli | Onyx | Ruby | Bloodstone, Ruby | |