Every month has its stone, and a birthstone in real gold is the gift that says you thought about exactly one person. Here is the complete modern chart, month by month, with each stone's color and meaning.
The chart
| Month | Birthstone | Color | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | Garnet | Deep red | Protection on journeys |
| February | Amethyst | Purple | Clarity and calm |
| March | Aquamarine | Sea blue | Courage, serenity |
| April | Diamond | Colorless | Enduring love |
| May | Emerald | Rich green | Rebirth, growth |
| June | Pearl / Alexandrite | White / color-change | Purity, intuition |
| July | Ruby | Red | Passion, vitality |
| August | Peridot | Lime green | Strength, good fortune |
| September | Sapphire | Blue | Wisdom, loyalty |
| October | Opal / Tourmaline | Iridescent / pink | Hope, creativity |
| November | Citrine / Topaz | Golden | Warmth, abundance |
| December | Blue Topaz / Tanzanite / Turquoise | Blue | Prosperity, protection |
Month by month
January — Garnet. The traveler's stone, worn for protection; its deep red glows in yellow gold.
February — Amethyst. Royal purple once reserved for crowns; pairs strikingly with both yellow and white gold.
March — Aquamarine. The color of calm seas; a favorite for delicate pendants and stud earrings.
April — Diamond. The birthstone every other month envies; even a small diamond accent makes April's gift unmistakable.
May — Emerald. The green of spring; classic in yellow gold, striking against olive and darker skin tones.
June — Pearl or Alexandrite. Pearls are June's timeless answer; alexandrite — which shifts color by light — is its rare one.
July — Ruby. Red at full volume; the traditional stone of passion and the boldest of the summer months.
August — Peridot. Bright lime-green born in volcanic rock; instantly summery in gold settings.
September — Sapphire. The deep blue of loyalty and royal engagements; equally right in rings and pendants.
October — Opal or Tourmaline. Opal flashes every color at once; pink tourmaline is the modern alternative.
November — Citrine or Topaz. Golden stones for a golden month — warm, optimistic, and radiant in yellow gold.
December — Blue Topaz, Tanzanite, or Turquoise. Three blues to choose from; blue topaz is the accessible classic, tanzanite the rare luxury.
Zodiac vs month birthstones
Zodiac stones follow star signs (which straddle two months) and differ from the modern month list — someone born September 25 has sapphire by month and may claim opal by sign (Libra). When gifting, the month stone is the safe standard; see our personalized jewelry for zodiac pieces.
Birthstone collections by month arrive with our catalog expansion. Meanwhile: gifts for her · gifts for him.