Each month of the year has a birthstone that is especially for that month. Each birthstone also has a specific birthstone meaning which makes it special for that month
Birthstone colors, gemstones and meanings for all the months of the year.
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
The answer to "What's my birthstone?"
There is also a chart that lists the Birthday birthstones by month and also for each day of the week.
Birthstones have always been a good choice for a birthday gift no matter what the child's age.
Birthstone colors can also be used to create a party
theme that will be tailored to the birthday child.
See our
Birthstone Birthday Party Theme for fun ideas to incorporate the
birthstone colors and meanings into a birthday party.
Fun ideas for decorations, invitations, games, activities and
much more.
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Birthstone for
January is Garnet  Garnet is the birthstone for January. The most popular color for garnet is a deep red. The garnet got it's name from "granatum" in Latin which means "seed" because it looks like a pomegranate seed. The stone represents truth, friendship, patience, consistency, perseverance and trust. |
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Birthstone for
February
is Amethyst  Amethyst is the birthstone for February. The amethyst, with it's purple color at one time was only worn by royalty. The ancient Greeks named the stone "amethystos" which means "sober" and was thought that the stone protected them from intoxication and poison. The amethyst represents strong relationships, sincerity, health, peace of mind and courage. |
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Birthstone for
March
is Aquamarine  Aquamarineis the birthstone for March The aquamarine stone's name is from the Latin words "aqua" - water and marina - sea. The aquamarine stone was believed to give protection and safe voyage to sailors and also to be the treasure of mermaids. The aquamarine represents beauty, honesty, loyalty and creativity.It is a symbol of youth, friendship, health and hope. The aquamarine birthstone is unique because it rarely has inclusions which means it is flawless. |
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Birthstone forApril
is Diamond  Diamond is the birthstone for April The diamond received it's name from the Greek word adamas - invincible, indestructible or unbreakable. Diamonds are the hardest substance on earth. They were once thought to be pieces of stars that had fallen to the earth. The diamond represents purity, innocence, eternity, courage |
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Birthstone
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May
is Emerald  Emerald is the birthstone for May The emerald is one of the rarest gemstones. The deeper the green color the more valuable. Emeralds are were admired by royalty and were sought after by kings for centuries. The emerald represents faith, happiness and goodness. |
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Birthstone for
June is Pearl  Pearl is the birthstone for June Pearls have an interesting history. Pearls are the oldest gem. It takes 5 years for an oyster to make 1 pearl and no 2 pearls are alike. Pearls are the only gem that is made by a living creature. A pearl's value comes from it's size - larger pearls are more valuable. Pearls symbolize love, longevity, health, faith and peace |
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Birthstone for
July
is Ruby  Ruby is the birthstone for July The ruby is a beautiful red gemstone. It is believed that the ruby brings peace and success to the one who wears this stone. The ruby represents health, wisdom, success, contentment, nobility and integrity. |
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Birthstone for
August is Peridot  Peridot is the birthstone for August Peridot is a beautiful lime green color. Peridot has been said to have healing powers and ward off nightmares. Peridot represents fame, dignity and happiness. |
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Birthstone for
September Sapphire  Sapphire is the birthstone for September Sapphires have a beautiful blue to violet coloring. The sapphire represents love, wisdom, purity and victory. |
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Birthstone for
October Opal  Opal is the birthstone for October. The opals name comes from the Greek Opallios - to see a change of color. The opal is seen as the luckiest of the birthstones because it can show all colors. The Opal represents happiness, hope, truth, innocence, faithfulness and confidence. |
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Birthstone for
November Citrine  Citrine is the November birthstone Citrine is a beautiful stone with orange hues. Citrine was known as a healing stone and represents warmth, energy, good luck, fidelity and courage. |
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Birthstone for
December Blue Topaz  Blue Topaz is the December birthstone The blue topaz represents love, prosperity, courage, success, love and affection. It is also thought to increase a person's sweet nature and disposition. Turquoise and Tanzanite are also recognized as December's birthstones. |
Birthday Stones
There are also gems and stones that correspond to the day of the week
that the child was born. Birthday stones are a fun way to
celebrate a birthday as a gift or as a birthday party theme!
Birthstone gems for days of the week for bdays
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Monday Pearl |
| Tuesday Garnet |
| Wednesday Cymophane / Cat’s Eye  |
| Thursday Emerald |
| Friday Topaz  |
| Saturday Sapphire |
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Sunday Ruby |
The tradition of birthstones meanings probably came about from the
breastplate of Aaron from the book of Exodus in the Bible. The
breastplate was adorned with 12 gemstones. Each gemstone
represented a tribe of Israel.
..and thou shall set in it, settings of stones, even four rows of
stones: the first row shall be a sardius, a topaz, and a carbuncle; this
shall be the first row. And the second row shall be an emerald, a
sapphire, and a diamond. And the third row a ligure, an agate, and an
amethyst.
A Sardius stone is now known as carnelian.
A Carbuncle is another name for a red ruby or garnet.
A Ligure references to Zircon or a quartz crystal.
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