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Birthstone by Month
Find your birthstone by month, then explore its color, meaning and story.
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February
Amethyst
Amethyst: lilac to deep purple
A personal reminder of inner peace.
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March
Aquamarine · Bloodstone
Aquamarine: pale blue to greenish blue; Bloodstone: dark green with red spots
A personal reminder of courage.
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June
Pearl · Moonstone · Alexandrite
Pearl: white, cream, pink, gray and other tones; Moonstone: often pale with a blue or white sheen; Alexandrite: greenish to reddish in different light
Pearl: purity. Moonstone: intuition.
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August
Peridot · Spinel · Sardonyx
Peridot: yellowish green; Spinel: red, pink, violet, blue and more; Sardonyx: bands of reddish brown and white
Peridot: a personal symbol of renewal.
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October
Opal · Tourmaline
Opal: many body colors; Tourmaline: pink, green, blue and many more
Opal: a personal symbol of creativity.
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November
Citrine · Topaz
Citrine: yellow to brownish orange; Topaz: blue, yellow, pink, colorless and more
Citrine: a personal symbol of happiness.
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December
Tanzanite · Zircon · Turquoise
Tanzanite: blue to violet; Zircon: often blue; Turquoise: blue to green
Turquoise: a traditional symbol of protection.
Representative gemstone imagery, not individual products. Natural gems vary. Meanings are cultural or personal associations.
Keep all 12 months together
A compact reference for birthdays, colors and thoughtful gifting.
Common questions
How do I find my birthstone?
Choose your birth month above. You do not need to enter your name, birth year or full date of birth.
Why do some months have more than one birthstone?
Birthstone traditions have changed over time. This guide follows the month associations listed by GIA, including the multiple choices for some months.
Are monthly birthstones the same as zodiac stones?
They follow different systems: this guide uses calendar months. You can also choose a stone simply because you love its color or personal meaning.
Month reference: GIA birthstones. Reviewed September 2026.