Birthstones by month

The chart below lists the birthstones for every month, along with the meaning of each. Just scroll down to find yours!
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January Birthstone - Garnet
Garnet Birthstone Meaning: Promoter of faithfulness, love and healing of wounds
February Birthstone - Amethyst
Amethyst Birthstone Meaning: Wisdom, benevolence, magnanimity, truth and protection from evil; also associated with regal and noble qualities
March Birthstone - Aquamarine
Aquamarine Birthstone Meaning: Promoter of luck, good memory and pleasant dreams; hope, health and youth
April Birthstone - Diamond
Diamond Birthstone Meaning: General averter of evil—spiritual, mental and physical; also used as a battle talisman
May Birthstone - Emerald
Emerald Birthstone Meaning: Aid to faithfulness and forecasting
June Birthstone - Pearl (or Alexandrite)
Pearl Birthstone Meaning: Emblem of chastity and purity
July Birthstone - Ruby
Ruby Birthstone Meaning: Promoter of friendship and love
August Birthstone - Peridot
Peridot Birthstone Meaning: A potent love amulet; likely to have a sweet disposition
September Birthstone - Sapphire
Sapphire Birthstone Meaning: Promoter of chaste love, health, peace of mind and psychic vision
October Birthstone - Opal (or Tourmaline)
Opal Birthstone Meaning: Medical amulet, psychic vision
November Birthstone - Citrine (or Topaz)
Citrine Birthstone Meaning: Healing quartz; support, vitality and health
December Birthstone - Turquoise (or Zircon/Tanzanite)
Turquoise Birthstone Meaning: Aid to love and a gentle nature
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