2.19.2008

Birthstones

Birthstones

The following list of birthstones, which is the one commonly used today, was adopted in 1912 by the American National Association of Jewelers, which later evolved into Jewelers of America.

Month

Color

Stone

January

Dark Red

Garnet

February

Purple

Amethyst

March

Pale Blue

Aquamarine

April

White (Clear)

Diamond

May

Bright Green

Emerald

June

Cream

Pearl or Moonstone

July

Red

Ruby

August

Pale Green

Peridot

September

Deep Blue

Sapphire

October

Variegated

Opal or Tourmaline

November

Yellow

Topaz or Citrine

December

Sky Blue

Turquoise, Tanzanite or Blue Zircon

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