A birthstone is a gemstone traditionally associated with the month you were born — a meaningful way to choose a crystal or a gift that feels personal. Below is the modern birthstone list, month by month, along with what each stone is traditionally associated with. (A quick note: birthstones are tied to calendar months, which is different from zodiac-sign stones, though the two are often mixed up.)
What is a birthstone?
Birthstones have roots in ancient custom, and the modern list most people use today was standardized in 1912. Each month has at least one associated gem, and several months offer more than one traditional option — so feel free to choose whichever resonates with you.
Birthstones by month
January — Garnet
Deep red garnet is associated with strength, vitality, and devotion. Shop garnet.
February — Amethyst
Purple amethyst is associated with calm, intuition, and clarity. Explore amethyst.
March — Aquamarine
Pale blue aquamarine is associated with serenity and clear communication. Browse aquamarine. (Bloodstone is a traditional March alternative.)
April — Diamond or Clear Quartz
Brilliant and clear, April's stone symbolizes clarity and strength. Many people choose clear quartz as an accessible alternative — explore clear quartz.
May — Emerald
Lush green emerald is associated with love, abundance, and renewal. Shop emerald.
June — Moonstone & Pearl
June offers a choice: luminous moonstone, associated with intuition, and the classic pearl. Explore moonstone.
July — Ruby
Fiery red ruby is associated with passion, vitality, and courage. Browse ruby.
August — Peridot
Bright green peridot is associated with positivity, renewal, and warmth.
September — Sapphire
Deep blue sapphire is associated with wisdom, loyalty, and inner peace.
October — Opal & Tourmaline
October's stones shimmer with color; opal is associated with creativity and inspiration. Explore tourmaline.
November — Citrine & Topaz
Warm and golden, November's stones are associated with abundance and optimism. Shop citrine.
December — Turquoise & Tanzanite
December's blues are associated with protection and good fortune. Browse turquoise.
Birthstone vs zodiac stone
It is easy to confuse the two. Your birthstone is tied to your birth month, while zodiac stones are linked to your astrological sign and its date range. Both make meaningful choices — and some people enjoy collecting both.
Find your birthstone
Looking for a birthstone gift? Browse our birthstones collection. New to crystals? Start with the best crystals for beginners. Visit our Kendall shop in Miami or shop online with shipping across the U.S.
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