Birthstone Guide
See both modern and traditional birthstones, as well as the corresponding color recommendation for crystals. Find beads and pendants made from the natural gemstone or browse our selection of matching birthstone colors.
| MONTH | MODERN GEMSTONE(S) | TRADITONAL GEMSTONE(S) | CRYSTAL COLOR | ALTERNATIVE STONES & COLORS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Garnet | Garnet | Siam* |  |
Color: Garnet |
| February | Amethyst | Amethyst | Amethyst |  |
Color: Amethyst |
| March | Aquamarine, Bloodstone | Bloodstone, Jasper | Aquamarine |  |
Color: Aquamarine |
| April | Diamond | Diamond | Crystal |  |
Color: Faceted Clear, Gemstone: Clear Quartz, Gemstone: Cubic Zirconia |
| May | Emerald | Emerald | Emerald |  |
Color: Emerald, Gemstone: Agate, Gemstone: Chrysoprase |
| June | Pearl, Moonstone, Alexandrite | Pearl, Moonstone | Light Amethyst* |  |
Color: Alexandrite, Gemstone: Turquoise |
| July | Ruby | Ruby | Light Siam, Garnet* |
 
|
Color: Ruby, Gemstone: Carnelian |
| August | Peridot | Peridot, Sardonyx | Peridot |  |
Color: Peridot |
| September | Sapphire | Sapphire | Sapphire |  |
Color: Sapphire, Gemstone: Lapis Lazuli |
| October | Opal, Pink Tourmaline | Opal, Pink Tourmaline | Rose |  |
Color: Pink, Color: Opal |
| November | Topaz, Citrine | Topaz | Topaz |  |
Color: Topaz, Color: Citrine |
| December | Turquoise, Blue Zircon, Tanzanite | Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli | Blue Zircon, Light Sapphire |
 
|
Color: Tanzanite, Color: Turquoise |
*Crystal Color only: "Siam" is recommended for a closer match to natural garnet gemstones. The crystal color "Garnet" is recommended for July, in addition to the "Ruby" color. For June, the "Light Amethyst" shade is preferred over the "Alexandrite" shade.