Birthstones

December Birthstones: Turquoise, Tanzanite, Zircon and Blue Topaz
Explore December birthstones: turquoise, tanzanite and zircon, plus the popular blue topaz alternative, with colors, meanings and jewelry care. Read more...
November Birthstones: Topaz and Citrine
Compare November’s two birthstones, topaz and citrine, including their warm colors, treatment differences, meanings and jewelry care. Read more...
October Birthstones: Opal and Tourmaline
Explore October’s opal and tourmaline birthstones, their very different color effects, symbolism and practical jewelry-care needs. Read more...
September Birthstone: Sapphire
Discover September’s sapphire birthstone, including classic blue and other sapphire colors, historical meanings and care considerations. Read more...
August Birthstones: Peridot, Spinel and Sardonyx
Compare August’s three birthstones—fresh green peridot, colorful spinel and banded sardonyx—with their histories and practical care. Read more...
July Birthstone: Ruby
Learn about July’s ruby birthstone: raspberry to crimson colors, enduring symbolic meaning, durability, treatments and jewelry care. Read more...
June Birthstones: Pearl, Moonstone and Alexandrite
Meet all three June birthstones—pearl, moonstone and alexandrite—and compare their luster, glow, color change, histories and jewelry care. Read more...
May Birthstone: Emerald
Explore May’s emerald birthstone, its distinctive greens, traditional symbolism, natural inclusions and the gentle care emerald jewelry needs. Read more...
April Birthstone: Diamond
Discover April’s diamond birthstone and naturally pointed Herkimer quartz, including their sparkle, history, and simple jewelry care. Read more...
March Birthstones: Aquamarine and Bloodstone
Compare March’s two birthstones: transparent blue aquamarine and dark green, red-flecked bloodstone, including history and care. Read more...
February Birthstone: Amethyst
Discover February’s amethyst birthstone, with pale lavender to deep violet colors, symbolic traditions, and simple jewelry-care advice. Read more...
January Birthstone: Garnet
Explore January’s garnet birthstone, from classic deep red to unexpected orange, pink and green shades, with its traditions and jewelry-care basics. Read more...
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Birthstones by Month: A Complete Guide
A birthstone gives you a starting point for choosing jewelry, but it doesn't have to dictate the finished piece. Some months offer several stones, and even one gemstone can come... Read more...