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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.
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MODERN
Faceted Stone
Choices |
TRADITIONAL
Jewelers of
America |
Also commonly seen
on birthstone charts
as alternates |
January
Deep Red |
Garnet |
Garnet |
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February
Purple |
Amethyst |
Amethyst |
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March
Aqua |
Aquamarine |
Aquamarine
Bloodstone |
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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)
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Alexandrite |
Pearl
Moonstone
Alexandrite |
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July
Red |
Ruby |
Ruby |
Carnelian |
August
Pale Green |
Peridot |
Peridot |
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September
Dark Blue |
Blue Sapphire |
Blue Sapphire |
Lapis Lazuli |
October
Pink |
Pink Zircon |
White Opal
Pink Tourmaline |
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November
Yellow |
Golden Topaz |
Yellow Topaz
Citrine |
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December
Medium Blue |
Blue Zircon |
Turquoise
Blue Zircon
Blue Topaz
Tanzanite |
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