Birthstone Chart by Month: All 12 Stones (2026)
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Birthstone Chart by Month: All 12 Stones (2026)
Birthstone Chart by Month: All 12 Stones (2026)
Every month's birthstone — modern and traditional — with meanings, colors, and care notes.
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January
Garnet
Traditional: Garnet
Protection, strength, and passionate love. Deep red garnets symbolize devotion and energy.
January Birthstone Guide →
February
Amethyst
Traditional: Amethyst
Clarity, calm, and wisdom. One of the most beloved purple gemstones — associated with peace of mind.
February Birthstone Guide →
March
Aquamarine
Alt: Bloodstone
Courage, clarity, and calm seas. The name means "water of the sea" in Latin — worn by sailors for protection.
March Birthstone Guide →
April
Diamond
Alt: White Sapphire, Moissanite
Eternal love, strength, and purity. The hardest natural substance on Earth — 10 on the Mohs scale.
April Birthstone Guide →
May
Emerald
Alt: Agate (traditional)
Growth, renewal, and hope. Cleopatra's favorite stone — emerald has been prized for over 4,000 years.
May Birthstone Guide →
June
Alexandrite
Alt: Pearl, Moonstone
Balance and good fortune. Changes color from green to red under different light — one of the rarest gemstones.
June Birthstone Guide →
July
Ruby
Traditional: Ruby
Passion, vitality, and protection. The "king of gemstones" — fine rubies can be worth more than diamonds per carat.
July Birthstone Guide →
August
Peridot
Alt: Spinel, Sardonyx
Healing, positivity, and new beginnings. One of the few gems that comes in only one color — bright lime green.
August Birthstone Guide →
September
Sapphire
Traditional: Sapphire
Wisdom, loyalty, and nobility. Princess Diana's engagement ring was a blue sapphire — now worn by Kate Middleton.
September Birthstone Guide →
October
Pink Tourmaline
Alt: Opal
Compassion, love, and emotional healing. Pink tourmaline ranges from delicate blush to vivid magenta.
October Birthstone Guide →
November
Citrine
Alt: Yellow Topaz
Joy, abundance, and optimism. Called the "merchant's stone" — historically carried to attract prosperity.
November Birthstone Guide →
December
Blue Topaz
Alt: Turquoise, Tanzanite, Zircon
Communication, clarity, and calm. December has the most options of any month — 4 official modern birthstones.
December Birthstone Guide →
Full Birthstone Reference Table
Modern birthstones per the American Gem Society (official US standard since 1912, last updated 2002).
Month
Modern Birthstone(s)
Traditional Alt
Primary Color
Mohs Hardness
January Garnet
Garnet
Deep red
6.5–7.5
February Amethyst
Amethyst
Purple
7
March Aquamarine
Bloodstone
Blue-green
7.5–8
April Diamond
Diamond
Clear / colorless
10
May Emerald
Agate
Green
7.5–8
June Alexandrite, Pearl, Moonstone
Pearl
Green/red (alex), white (pearl)
8.5 / 2.5 / 6
July Ruby
Ruby
Red
9
August Peridot, Spinel
Sardonyx
Yellow-green
6.5–7
September Sapphire
Sapphire
Blue
9
October Pink Tourmaline, Opal
Opal
Pink / multicolor
7–7.5 / 5.5–6.5
November Citrine, Yellow Topaz
Topaz
Yellow / golden
7 / 8
December Blue Topaz, Turquoise, Tanzanite, Zircon
Turquoise
Blue / teal
8 / 5–6 / 6.5 / 7.5
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Frequently Asked Questions
What month has two birthstones?
Several months have two or more birthstones. June has three: alexandrite, pearl, and moonstone. October has two: pink tourmaline and opal. November has two: citrine and yellow topaz. December has four: blue topaz, turquoise, tanzanite, and zircon.
What is the rarest birthstone?
Alexandrite (June) is the rarest — fine quality alexandrite that shows a strong color change from green to red is rarer than ruby or emerald. Tanzanite (December alternative) is also extremely rare, found only in a small area in Tanzania.
Can you wear a birthstone that isn't your birth month?
Yes — there are no rules about this. Many people wear a loved one's birthstone to feel connected to them, or choose a stone simply because they love its color or meaning. Birthstones are a personal symbol, not a strict rule.
What is the most popular birthstone?
Amethyst (February) and aquamarine (March) are consistently among the most popular because of their beauty and affordability. Sapphire (September) is among the most coveted. Diamond (April) is the most well-known but also the most expensive.
Are birthstones the same worldwide?
The modern birthstone list is standardized by the American Gem Society (US) and is widely used in most Western countries. However, some countries follow traditional or regional lists that differ. The UK and US lists are nearly identical; Japanese and Indian traditions have different associations entirely.
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