Birthstones by Month

Garnet

January’s birthstone, garnet, symbolizes passion, protection, and lasting strength. Mozambique garnet is especially prized for its deep red hue with subtle notes of orange and brown, evoking the warmth of an autumn harvest or Indian summer. While red garnet is the traditional January gem, the garnet family spans a remarkable range of colors, including vivid green tsavorite, vibrant orange spessartite, mint-green garnets from Tanzania, and rare color-change varieties. With a hardness of 7–7.5, garnet is well-suited for everyday wear, offering both durability and timeless beauty.

Explore our collection of garnet, tsavorite, and spessartite in our online gem search.

Amethyst

Purple passion. From refreshing lilac to ripe plum, Amethyst demonstrates the drama and excitement of the color purple. The gem is used to celebrate February birthdays and fourth, sixth, and ninth wedding anniversaries. With a hardness of 7, Amethyst is a good choice for dress and special occasions and, with proper care, makes a great everyday accessory.

Aquamarine

Imagine taking a dip in a crystal blue mountain lake, the morning air crisp and expectant, the sky soaring high and cloudless overhead. The name literally means "ocean water," with tales of Aquamarine dating back to ancient seafaring days. Modern-day etiquette recommends aquamarine as the gemstone of choice for celebrating March birthdays and the 16th and 19th anniversaries. It is a member of the Beryl family and a cousin to Emerald and Morganite. Hardness: 7.5-8. Rated "good" for everyday wear.

Bloodstone

A member of the Chalcedony family, Heliotrope offers a complex, masculine appeal. The speckles of Jasper give rise to the familiar name Bloodstone, so named because the red spots were believed to be drops of Christ's blood. Bloodstone is an alternative to Aquamarine as a birthstone for March. With a hardness of 6.5 to 7, it is generally wear-resistant, provided the individual is cautious. The most desirable Bloodstone displays a green background with well-defined red spots. The green should not be so dark that it appears black.

Diamond

What is the story of your diamond? Is it a story of passion? A story of joy? A story of intrigue? The beauty of a diamond is that it is the perfect expression of you, your special story. A diamond reflects the rarity, brilliance, and breathtaking fire of a gem that has endured billions of years for the pleasure of adornment. The diamond celebrates those born in April and the 75th wedding anniversary.

Emerald

Lush. Exotic. Untamed. This is no ordinary, garden-variety green: Emerald pulses with life and vitality. The green of Emerald symbolizes life and springtime. It is the gem chosen by lovebirds to celebrate their 20th, 35th, or 55th wedding anniversary. Emerald is also the gemstone of choice for those born in May and those born under the sign of Virgo. Hardness: 7.5-8. Rated "fair to good" for everyday wear.

Ruby

Blood-red. Fire-red. The "king of gems," Ruby is one of the world's oldest and most revered gemstones. It is also one of the rarest. The mineral Chromium is responsible for the gem's startling color. Ruby is the gem most commonly bestowed on those born in July and on those born under the sign of Aries. Its arresting hue speaks of passion and love, making it a stunning gem option for celebrating 15th and 40th wedding anniversaries.

Peridot

The green-apple crispness of Peridot complements today's lively fashion scene perfectly. As the popularity of lime green continues to grow, so does the youthful appeal of this citrus-hued gem. This energetic green gemstone is symbolic of August birthdays and is also given to those born under the zodiac sign of Libra. It is often used to celebrate the 1st and 16th wedding anniversaries. Hardness: 6.5-7. Rated "fair" for everyday wear with care.

Spinel

The newly approved and celebrated August birthstone, spinel, is hard, with a Mohs hardness of 8.5, and comes in a wide variety of colors. From rich to pale pinks, purples, and blues, you are certain to find your favorite color spinel. See more spinel here!

Sapphire

Sapphire, in all its rainbow of colors, is the gem given to those born in September or under the sign of Aquarius. It is also associated with 5th, 7th, 10th, and 45th wedding anniversaries.

Opal

The color of a rainbow. The glow of the Northern Lights. The dramatic flash of summer lightning. All the colors of the evening sky are captured in the mysterious, shifting hues of Opal. The changing colors and flashing fire in this stone symbolize love, life, hope, and truth. Opal is often chosen to celebrate those born in October. It is also the gem used to commemorate the 12th, 14th, or 18th wedding anniversaries.

Tourmaline

Tourmaline is often used to celebrate October birthdays and the 5th and 8th wedding anniversaries. Rated "fair to good" for everyday wear. Hardness: 7-7.5

Topaz

Shown is Precious Topaz, whose color is quite literally intoxicating. From the pale amber gold of old cognac to the warmly glowing browns of aged whiskey and fine sherry, topaz invites us to drink in its beauty. Whether in classic or contemporary styles, Precious Topaz creations will be treasured for generations. Hardness: 8. Rated "good" for everyday wear.

Citrine

The mellow gold of Citrine captures attention and brightens our moods. A sunny quartz whose name comes from the French word for "lemon." Citrine makes a great gift for those born in November and those born under the sign of Gemini. Citrine is also used to commemorate the 11th and 13th wedding anniversaries. Hardness: 7. Rated "good" for everyday wear.

Tanzanite

The first thing you notice is the color: deep, vivid blue with a purplish tinge that dances across the stone as it moves in the light. In 2002, the American Gem Trade Association designated Tanzanite as an alternative gemstone to celebrate December birthdays. Tanzanite is a member of the Zoisite family of gems. Hardness: 6-7. Not for everyday wear.

Turquoise

Cultures around the globe revere Turquoise as a mystical and holy gemstone. Honoring December birthdays and 6th- and 11th-anniversary weddings. The brilliant blue of Turquoise is in demand as an accessory for contemporary fashions. Hardness: 5-6. Rated "fair" for everyday wear.

Zircon

A gem of great beauty and rarity, sparkling Blue Zircon might be mistaken for the far more expensive blue diamond. Frequently used to celebrate December birthdays and the 4th wedding anniversary.