Gems have been treasured through the ages. They have built up a bank of lore and mystical powers over time, both by type of stone and by color. Charts exist pairing gemstones with many things, including zodiac signs, healings, & chakras, however
the most popular pairings today are with birth months.

These are the birthstones most widely in use today, at least in the US.

	MODERN Faceted Stone Choices	TRADITIONAL Jewelers of America	Also commonly seen on birthstone charts as alternates
January Deep Red	Garnet	Garnet
February Purple	Amethyst	Amethyst
March Aqua	Aquamarine	Aquamarine Bloodstone
April "White"	Diamond	Diamond	White Topaz White Sapphire Rock Crystal White Zircon
May Green	Emerald	Emerald	Chrysoprase
June Purple/Red (alexandrite) or Cream (pearl, moonstone)	Alexandrite	Pearl Moonstone Alexandrite
July Red	Ruby	Ruby	Carnelian
August Pale Green	Peridot	Peridot
September Dark Blue	Blue Sapphire	Blue Sapphire	Lapis Lazuli
October Pink	Pink Zircon	White Opal Pink Tourmaline
November Yellow	Golden Topaz	Yellow Topaz Citrine
December Medium Blue	Blue Zircon	Turquoise Blue Zircon Blue Topaz Tanzanite