Symbolic Gemstones of the World
Birthstones by month and tradition, classic anniversary gifts and stones, and zodiac affiliations.
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Birthstones by Month, Across Traditions
Modern, traditional, zodiac, Biblical/Old Testament, Spanish, Jewish, mystical, and Ayurvedic lists.
| Month | Modern | Traditional | Zodiac | Biblical/Old Testament | Spanish | Jewish | Mystical | Ayurvedic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Garnet | Garnet | Ruby | Jasper | Hyacinth (yellow zircon) | Garnet | Emerald | Garnet |
| February | Amethyst | Amethyst | Garnet | Sapphire | Amethyst | Amethyst | Bloodstone | Amethyst |
| March | Aquamarine | Aquamarine or Bloodstone | Amethyst | Chalcedony | Jasper | Jasper | Jade | Bloodstone |
| April | Diamond | Diamond | Bloodstone | Emerald | Sapphire | Sapphire | Opal | Diamond |
| May | Emerald | Emerald | Sapphire | Sardonyx | Agate | Agate, Carnelian | Sapphire | Agate |
| June | Alexandrite | Pearl or Moonstone | Agate | Sardonyx | Emerald | Emerald | Moonstone | Pearl |
| July | Ruby | Ruby | Emerald | Chrysolite | Onyx | Onyx | Ruby | Ruby |
| August | Peridot | Peridot or Sardonyx | Onyx | Beryl | Carnelian | Carnelian | Diamond | Sapphire |
| September | Blue Sapphire | Blue Sapphire | Carnelian | Topaz | Chrysolite | Chrysolite | Agate | Moonstone |
| October | Rose Zircon | Opal or Tourmaline | Peridot | Chrysoprase | Aquamarine | Aquamarine | Jasper | Opal |
| November | Golden Topaz | Topaz | Beryl | Bloodstone | Topaz | Topaz | Pearl | Topaz |
| December | Blue Zircon | Turquoise or Lapis Lazuli | Topaz | Amethyst | Ruby | Ruby | Onyx | Ruby |
Traditional Anniversary Gifts and Stones
| Year | Gift / Stone |
|---|---|
| 1st | Peridot, Gold jewelry |
| 2nd | Red Garnet |
| 3rd | Jade, Pearl |
| 4th | Blue Zircon, Blue Topaz |
| 5th | Pink Tourmaline, Sapphire |
| 6th | Turquoise, Amethyst |
| 7th | Yellow Sapphire, Onyx |
| 8th | Tanzanite, Tourmaline |
| 9th | Amethyst, Lapis lazuli |
| 10th | Blue Sapphire, Diamond |
| 11th | Citrine, Turquoise |
| 12th | Opal, Jade |
| 13th | Moonstone, Citrine |
| 14th | Agate, Opal |
| 15th | Rhodolite, Ruby |
| 16th | Red Spinel, Peridot |
| 17th | Carnelian, Watches |
| 18th | Aquamarine, Cat's eye chrysoberyl |
| 19th | Garnet, Aquamarine |
| 20th | Yellow Diamond, Emerald |
| 25th | Tsavorite |
| 30th | Pearl |
| 35th | Emerald |
| 40th | Ruby |
| 45th | Cat's Eye, Sapphire |
| 50th | Imperial Topaz, Gold |
| 55th | Alexandrite |
| 60th | Star Ruby, Diamond |
| 65th | Blue Spinel, Blue Sapphire |
| 70th | Smoky Topaz, Sapphire |
| 80th | Ruby |
Traditional Zodiac Stone Affiliations
| Zodiac Sign (Dates) | Stone |
|---|---|
| Aquarius (Water Carrier): January 20 to February 18 | Garnet |
| Pisces (Fish): February 19 to March 20 | Amethyst |
| Aries (Ram): March 21 to April 20 | Bloodstone |
| Taurus (Bull): April 21 to May 20 | Sapphire |
| Gemini (Twins): May 21 to June 20 | Agate |
| Cancer (Crab): June 21 to July 22 | Emerald |
| Leo (Lion): July 23 to August 22 | Onyx |
| Virgo (Virgin): August 23 to September 22 | Carnelian |
| Libra (Scales): September 23 to October 22 | Peridot |
| Scorpio (Scorpion): October 23 to November 22 | Beryl |
| Sagittarius (Archer/Centaur): November 22 to December 21 | Topaz |
| Capricorn (Goat): December 22 to January 18 | Ruby |
