BIRTHSTONE GUIDE
Birthstones have been used for thousands of years, with many civilizations believing that specific stones could imbue the wearer with certain powers. While in ancient times the color was more important than the stone itself, nowadays, the American Gemstone society has created a definitive list of birthstones and their corresponding months. These vivid gemstones make the perfect gift for a loved one, as they are both personal and beautiful.
JANUARY | GARNET
Garnets are known for deep red hues but appear in many colors. Fiery Mandarin and green Tsavorite shine brightly. Red Pyrope Garnets symbolize friendship, trust, and enduring connections.
FEBRUARY | AMETHYST
Amethysts, a purple quartz variety, range from deep violet to soft lilac. Their calming beauty is believed to relieve anxiety, promote tranquility, and bring emotional balance to the wearer.
MARCH | AQUAMARINE
Aquamarine, a blue gemstone, symbolizes hope, youth, and health. Its shades range from deep ocean blue to soft sea tones, making it perfect for fashion across all seasons.
APRIL | DIAMOND
White diamonds are most common, but they also appear in yellow, blue, and pink. Symbolizing love and eternity, they remain a timeless, cherished gift for someone special.
MAY | EMERALD
Emeralds, rare green gemstones, symbolize rebirth, love, beauty, and hope. Mined in only a few countries, their vibrant green perfectly complements the blooming flowers of May.
JUNE | PEARL AND ALEXANDRITE
June birthstones include the timeless pearl, cherished across cultures, and rare alexandrite, a dynamic gem that changes color with light, making both stones uniquely elegant and captivating.
JULY | RUBY
Rubies, the “King of Gems,” are prized for their vivid red color, symbolizing good luck, fortune, and passionate love, making them a cherished gift between lovers.
AUGUST | PERIDOT AND SPINEL
August birthstones include peridot, a yellow-green gem called the “gem of the sun,” and spinel, a colorful chameleon stone, with fiery red being the most prized variety.
SEPTEMBER | SAPPHIRE
Sapphires, known for deep blue and other colors, symbolize protection, heaven, and prosperity. Historically worn by Greeks and priests, they are gifted to wish health, joy, and lasting happiness.
OCTOBER | TOURMALINE AND OPAL
October birthstones include tourmaline, available in every color, and opal, a unique gem displaying a rainbow “play-of-color” on its surface, making each stone truly one-of-a-kind.
NOVEMBER | CITRINE AND TOPAZ
November birthstones reflect autumn’s warmth. Citrine, the “gift of the sun,” aids healing, while Imperial Topaz, with its vibrant orange hue, is the most popular and cherished variety.
DECEMBER | ZIRCON, TANZANITE, AND TURQUOISE
December birthstones feature cool blues. Blue Zircon offers guidance, Tanzanite dazzles with blue-purple tones, and Turquoise, ranging from green to blue with black veins, stands out as a unique, captivating stone.