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Birthstones
Colors and Meanings
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...special gifts for special birthdays!
Jewelry and gifts inspired by birthstone colors with symbolic meaning are awesome ways to make your recipient feel as special and unique as their gem.
This birthstone chart is useful because if the recipient is not too fond of their modern birthstone color, this chart shows you options from the traditional, mystical, and ancient Ayurvedic birthstones.
You may find variations of these lists because cultures often had their own preferences and the exact stones were changed over the years, but this list is fairly accurate.
If you are having trouble choosing a stone based on your recipient's birth month, don't be afraid to choose a gem that symbolizes a quality you love in your recipient instead.
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ModernGem: Garnet |
VariationsTraditional: Garnet |
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Gem: Garnet Color: dark crimson red Meaning: achievement, creativity, endurance, patience |
Traditional: Garnet Mystical: Emerald Ancient: Garnet |
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FEBRUARY BIRTHSTONE |
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Gem: Amethyst Color: lilac to purple Meaning: sincerity, intuition, motivation, happiness |
Traditional: Amethyst Mystical: Bloodstone Ancient: Amethyst |
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MARCH BIRTHSTONE |
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Gem: Aquamarine Color: light sky blue to deep sea blue Meaning: courage, health perception, hope |
Traditional: Jasper Mystical: Jade Ancient: Bloodstone |
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APRIL BIRTHSTONE |
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Gem: Diamond Color: glistening transparence Meaning: innocence, eternity, courage, health |
Traditional: Diamond Mystical: Opal Ancient: Diamond |
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MAY BIRTHSTONE |
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Gem: Emerald Color: brilliant green Meaning: love, success, happiness, goodness |
Traditional: Emerald Mystical: Sapphire Ancient: Agate |
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JUNE BIRTHSTONE |
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Gem: Pearl Color: variations of beauty Meaning: faith, charity innocence, peace |
Alternate: Moonstone Traditional: Emerald Mystical: Moonstone Ancient: Pearl |
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JULY BIRTHSTONE |
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Gem: Ruby Color: pink red to deep red Meaning: nobility, love, contentment, strength |
Traditional: Ruby Mystical: Ruby Ancient: Ruby |
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AUGUST BIRTHSTONE |
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Gem: Peridot Color: radiant green Meaning: success, peace, luck, courage |
Traditional: Sardonyx Mystical: Diamond Ancient: Sapphire |
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SEPTEMBER BIRTHSTONE |
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Gem: Sapphire Color: fancy royal blue Meaning: wisdom, serenity, purity, truth |
Traditional: Peridot Mystical: Agate Ancient: Moonstone |
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OCTOBER BIRTHSTONE |
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Gem: Opal Color: varies from milky to warm colors Meaning: Consistency, endurance, creativity, patience |
Alternate: Tourmaline Traditional: Tourmaline Mystical: Jasper Ancient: Opal |
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NOVEMBER BIRTHSTONE |
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Gem: Citrine Color: lemon yellow to sun orange Meaning: energy, optimism, warmth, joy |
Alternate: Topaz Traditional: Citrine Mystical: Pearl Ancient: Ruby |
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DECEMBER BIRTHSTONE |
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Gem: Blue Topaz Color: tropical sea blue Meaning: healing, confidence, loyalty, patience |
Alternate: Turquoise Traditional: Blue Zircon Mystical: Agate Ancient: Moonstone |
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