What is Your Birthstone?

Birthstones are gemstones that are traditionally associated with each month of the year, and they are often worn to symbolize the month of a person's birth. Each stone is believed to carry unique meanings, properties, or powers—such as bringing good luck, protection, or health to the wearer.

What are the Different Birthstones For Each Month and What do They Represent?

January: 

Stone: Garnet 

What it Symbolizes: Protection and Strength 

Fun Fact: Historically worn by travelers as talisman for protection

February: 

Stone: Amethyst (Purple)

What it Symbolizes: Peace, Courage, and Stability

Fun Fact: Believed to protect against intoxication and promote calmness and balance.

March:

Stone: Aquamarine (light blue or bloodstone)

What it Symbolizes: Serenity, Clarity, and Harmony

Fun Fact: Ancient sailors believed it calmed waves and ensured safe passage.

April: 

Stone: Diamond

What it Symbolizes: Eternal Love, Strength, and Invincibility 

Fun Fact: The hardest natural substance

May: 

Stone: Emerald

What it Symbolizes: Rebirth, Love, and Fertility

Fun Fact: Revered by ancient cultures; associated with spring and renewal.

June:

Stone: Pear or Alexandrite

What it Symbolizes: Purity, Innocence, and Wisdom

Fun Fact:  Shimmery with a soft glow; connected to intuition and feminine energy

July:

Stone: Ruby

What it Represents: Passion, Love, and Courage

Fun Fact: Considered the “king of gems”; symbolized power and was believed to protect warriors in battle.

August:

Stone: Peridot

What it Symbolizes: Strength, Protection, and Good Fortune

Fun Fact: Miners have to dig really deep to find Peridot. It is usually buried deep under the igneous rocks, especially in areas where there have been volcanic eruptions. 

September:

Stone: Sapphire

What it Symbolizes: Wisdom, Truth, and Loyalty 

Fun Fact: Associated with royalty; believed to protect against envy and harm.

October:

Stone: Opal or Pink Tourmaline

What it Symbolizes: Creativity, Inspiration, and Confidence

Fun Fact: Opals are also said to have the ability to quiet thoughts, bring on visions, and foster connection with the spirit world. 

November: 

Stone: Topaz

What it Symbolizes: Love, Abundance, and Strength

Fun Fact: While this stone can be any color of the rainbow, it is naturally a yellow or golden-brown shade

December: 

Stone: Tanzanite

What it Symbolizes: Since tanzanite is only found in one place on earth, it won’t be wrong to call it one of the rarest gemstones.

Fun Fact: It is mined commercially only in one area of the world: The Merelani Hills of Tanzania, which is where it gets its name.