Birthstone Guide for Jewelry Making
See both modern and traditional birthstones, as well as the corresponding color recommendation for PRESTIGE crystals. Find beads and pendants made from the natural gemstone (consider premium selections from Dakota Stones), or look for other beads, pendants, and components with matching color names.
See our Gemstone Meanings & Metaphysical Properties Guide and Anniversary Stone Guide for other meanings associated with gemstones.
| MONTH | MODERN GEMSTONE(S) | TRADITONAL GEMSTONE(S) | PRESTIGE CRYSTAL COLOR | ALTERNATIVE STONES & COLOR NAMES | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Garnet | Garnet | Siam* |  |
Color Names: Garnet |
| February | Amethyst | Amethyst | Amethyst |  |
Color Names: 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 Names: Emerald Gemstone: Agate, Gemstone: Chrysoprase |
| June | Pearl, Moonstone, Alexandrite | Pearl, Moonstone | Light Amethyst* |  |
Color Names: Alexandrite Gemstone: Turquoise |
| July | Ruby | Ruby | Light Siam |  |
Color Names: Ruby Gemstone: Carnelian |
| August | Peridot | Peridot, Sardonyx | Peridot |  |
Color Names: Peridot |
| September | Sapphire | Sapphire | Sapphire |  |
Color Names: Sapphire Gemstone: Lapis Lazuli |
| October | Opal, Pink Tourmaline | Opal, Pink Tourmaline | Rose |  |
Color Names: Pink, Opal |
| November | Topaz, Citrine | Topaz | Topaz |  |
Color Names: Topaz, Citrine |
| December | Turquoise, Blue Zircon, Tanzanite | Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli | Blue Zircon, Light Sapphire |
 
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Color Names: Tanzanite, 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.