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Birthstones
News and articles about birthstones. The stone for every month, where the custom came from, and how each one holds up in everyday jewelry.
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Where Does the Birthstone Tradition Come From?
Discover the real origin of birthstones, from an ancient priest's breastplate to a 1912 jewelers' meeting that created the modern monthly list.
Birthstone Jewelry: A Month-by-Month Gift Guide
Find the right birthstone gift for any month, what it means to give, and how to match the stone to the person, the occasion, and the budget.
March Birthstone - Aquamarine
The March birthstone is aquamarine, a pale blue-green gem tied to the sea. Learn its meaning, zodiac ties, and the alternate stone for March.
December Birthstones - Turquoise, Tanzanite & Zircon
December has three birthstones, not one. Learn why turquoise, tanzanite, and zircon all made the list, and how to choose between them.
January Birthstone - Garnet
Garnet is January's birthstone on both the traditional and modern charts. Learn why, what it symbolizes, and how the birthstone tradition began.
July Birthstone - Ruby
The ruby is July's birthstone. Learn how it earned that title, what it symbolizes, and why cultures have treasured it for thousands of years.
November Birthstone - Topaz & Citrine
November's birthstones are topaz and citrine. Learn why the month has two, how to choose between them, and what each one means as a birthstone.
October Birthstone - Opal & Tourmaline
October has two birthstones, opal and tourmaline. Learn why, what each one means, and how to choose between them for a birthday gift.
April Birthstone - Diamond
April's birthstone is the diamond. Discover how it became April's official stone, what it symbolizes, and how it connects to zodiac and anniversary traditions.
February Birthstone - Amethyst
The February birthstone is amethyst. Discover why it earned that spot, what it symbolizes, its zodiac tie-in, and its anniversary meaning.
June Birthstones - Pearl, Alexandrite, and Moonstone
June has three birthstones, not one. Learn the history behind pearl, alexandrite, and moonstone, and what each one means for someone born in June.
September Birthstone - Sapphire
The September birthstone is sapphire. Learn why it was chosen, what it symbolizes, its older alternatives, and how it connects to Virgo and Libra.
August Birthstone - Peridot
The August birthstone is peridot, a green gem tied to ancient Egypt, good fortune, and the 16th wedding anniversary. Here's its full birthstone story.
May Birthstone - Emerald
Emerald is the official birthstone for May. Learn how it earned that title, what it symbolizes, and how it connects to zodiac signs and anniversaries.