BIRTHSTONES

 

The modern birthstone list is the official list of birthstones in the US. Originally adopted in 1912 by the American National Association of Jewelers.

The traditional birthstone list is a compilation of birthstones used in different societies dating back to the 15th century. The second stone listed is the traditional ancient Hebrew birthstone.

The mystical and Ayurvedic birthstone lists both have roots going back over a thousand years. The mystical list is of Tibetan origin and the Ayurvedic list is taken from Ayurvedic Indian medicine.

 

Month Modern Birthstones Traditional Birthstones Mystical Birthstones Ayurvedic Birthstones
January Garnet Garnet Emerald Garnet
February Amethyst Amethyst Bloodstone Amethyst

March

 

Aquamarine Bloodstone, Jasper Jade Bloodstone
April

 

Diamond Diamond, Sapphire Opal Diamond

May

 

Emerald Emerald, Agate Sapphire Agate

June

 

Pearl, Moonstone Alexandrite, Emerald Moonstone Pearl

July

 

Ruby Ruby, Onyx Ruby Ruby

August

 

Peridot Sardonyx, Carnelian Diamond Sapphire

September

 

Sapphire Sapphire, Peridot Agate Moonstone

October

 

Opal, Tourmaline Tourmaline, Aquamarine Jasper Opal

November

 

Topaz, Citrine Citrine, Topaz Pearl Topaz
December

 

Turquoise, Blue Topaz Zircon, Ruby Onyx Ruby