What's Your Birthstone?

Wearing or carrying your birthstone is said to bring good luck and protection. There are several different charts of birthstones, including traditional and modern. 

The modern list differs somewhat from the traditional, most notably by including only transparent gems. In the United States today, people draw freely from both lists and pick the stones that appeal to them. Some traditional gems are also less expensive (like turquoise) or more readily available (like cultivated pearls) than their modern counterparts. Thus, some traditional stones remain popular.


January

Traditional: Garnet
Modern: Garnet


February

Traditional: Amethyst
Modern: Amethyst


March

Traditional: Bloodstone
Modern: Aquamarine


April

Traditional: Diamond
Modern: Diamond, White Zircon, White Sapphire or Clear Quartz


May

Traditional: Emerald
Modern: Emerald


June

Traditional: Pearl
Modern: Alexandrite or Moonstone


July

Traditional: Ruby
Modern: Ruby


August

Traditional: Sardonyx
Modern: Peridot or Spinel


September

Traditional: Blue Sapphire
Modern: Blue Sapphire


October

Traditional: Opal
Modern: Tourmaline or Pink Sapphire


November

Traditional: Golden Topaz
Modern: Citrine or Yellow Sapphire


December

Traditional: Turquoise or Lapis Lazuli
Modern: Blue Topaz, Blue Zircon, Iolite or Tanzanite

 

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