Birthstone by Month
A birthstone is a gemstone traditionally assigned to a month of birth: if you were born in October, it is the opal. Choose the month and see the stone, its color, traditional meaning and the alternatives from the modern list.
Example: Birth month: October → Birthstone: October: Opal. Source: Wikipedia – Birthstone. Updated: .
How it is calculated
A birthstone is a gemstone assigned to a month, worn as a personal lucky charm or as jewelry for a birthday. The idea is old; today’s common list of months dates from the early 20th century and has since been extended with more stones.
The stones by month
- January garnet, February amethyst, March aquamarine (alternatively bloodstone), April diamond, May emerald, June pearl (alternatively moonstone, alexandrite).
- July ruby, August peridot (alternatively spinel, sardonyx), September sapphire, October opal (alternatively tourmaline), November topaz (alternatively citrine), December turquoise (alternatively tanzanite, zircon).
The alternatives belong to the extended list: they are often cheaper or easier to find than the classic stone. The tool also shows the color and the traditional symbolism attributed to each stone.
Birthstone or zodiac sign?
Both are customs and they are not the same. The birthstone follows the calendar month, while a zodiac stone follows the period of the zodiac sign. The zodiac sign calculator shows which sign belongs to your date, the age calculator gives the exact age for the right birthday card, and the invitation to the party can be made with the invitation maker.
Frequently asked questions
Which birthstone belongs to which month?
January garnet, February amethyst, March aquamarine, April diamond, May emerald, June pearl, July ruby, August peridot, September sapphire, October opal, November topaz, December turquoise.
What is the birthstone for October?
The opal, alternatively tourmaline. The opal shimmers in many colors and is traditionally seen as a stone of hope and creativity.
Are there several stones per month?
Yes. Besides the classic stone, the modern list names alternatives for some months, such as alexandrite and moonstone for June or citrine for November.
How old is the tradition of birthstones?
The idea goes far back; the common list of months was put together by jewelers in the early 20th century and has been extended since.
Do birthstones have a scientific basis?
No. The assignment is custom. As a jewelry or gift idea, though, birthstones are popular, for example for a birthday or the birth of a child.
Sources and legal basis
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