| Over hundreds of years many traditions have developed ideas that associate certain gemstones with times of the year. Within these traditions certain stones have also been recognised as offering particular healing qualities, or having the ability to bring good luck, or ward off evil energies – and choosing to wear the correct stone according to your birthdate is considered to enhance these natural and mystical properties.
Help in choosing gifts
Since the 18th century, wearing something made from your birthstone has been in and out of fashion, but many people find knowing the birthstones is a useful aid in choosing a personalised gift for a loved one, friend or family member.
Many traditions & choices
Each culture and area of the world has identified its own birthstones, most of which have changed over time as the culture has developed, so there are now a lot of options to choose from!
The lists below (Birth-month and Zodiac) we feel are the most popular these days, and our choices of stones are an amalgamation of modern and traditional systems, as well as those originating from Roman, Hebrew and Ayurvedic sources. We hope you find them useful.
January – Garnet
(also Rose Quartz)
February – Amethyst
(also Onyx)
March – Aquamarine
(also Bloodstone, Red Jasper)
April – Diamond
(also Rock Crystal/Quartz)
May – Emerald
(also Agate, Chrysoprase)
June – Moonstone
(also Pearl, Alexandrite)
July – Ruby
(also Jade, Carnelian)
August – Peridot
(also Carnelian, Sardonyx)
September – Sapphire
(also Chrysolite, Lapis Lazuli)
October – Opal
(also Beryl, Pink Tourmaline)
November – Yellow Topaz (also Citrine)
December – Turquoise
(also Blue Topaz)
Aquarius – Garnet
Pisces – Amethyst
Aries – Bloodstone
Taurus – Sapphire
Gemini – Agate
Cancer – Emerald
Leo – Onyx
Virgo – Carnelian
Libra – Chrysolite
Scorpio – Beryl
Sagittarius – Topaz
Capricorn – Ruby
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Amber
Amethyst
