January: Garnet
January’s birthstone, garnet, has been prized for centuries and is found naturally in every color other than blue.
February: Amethyst
February’s birthstone, amethyst, was once considered as highly prized as diamonds and was seen as having the ability to prevent drunkenness.
March: Aquamarine, Bloodstone
The aquamarine and bloodstone are both traditionally acceptable birthstones for March babies.
April: Diamond
Prized for thousands of years due to it’s durability and beauty, the diamond is the birthstone for lucky April babies.
May: Emerald
The beautiful emerald, known for it’s rich green is the traditional birthstone for May babies.
June: Pearl, Alexandrite & Moonstone
June babies have lots of options! The pearl, alexandrite and moonstone are all appropriate birthstones for June.
July: Ruby
Known to symbolize passion and courage, the ruby is the birthstone for anyone born in July.
August: Peridot
August’s birthstone, peridot, is now believed to have made up a large portion of Empress Cleopatra’s famous emerald collection.
September: Sapphire
Viewed as a symbol of truth, sincerity and faithfulness, September’s birthstone, the sapphire, can be naturally found in every color except red.
October: Opal, Tourmaline
October babies are lucky to choose between two of the most colorful birthstones: opal and tourmaline.
November: Topaz, Citrine
Imperial topaz and citrine are the birthstone options for November babies.
December: Tanzanite, Turquoise, Zircon & Topaz
Tanzanite, turquoise, zircon and the blue form of topaz are all appropriate birthstones for those born in December.
