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Birthstone by month.
Pick a birth month to see its birthstone, or read the full year in the chart below.
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Birthstone for each month
These are the birthstones listed on GIA's monthly birthstone pages. Months with more than one stone list them all, and GIA notes that June, August and December have three.
| Month | Birthstone |
|---|---|
| January | Garnet |
| February | Amethyst |
| March | Aquamarine, Bloodstone |
| April | Diamond |
| May | Emerald |
| June | Pearl, Alexandrite, Moonstone |
| July | Ruby |
| August | Peridot, Spinel, Sardonyx |
| September | Sapphire |
| October | Opal, Tourmaline |
| November | Topaz, Citrine |
| December | Tanzanite, Turquoise, Zircon |
Worked example. June has 3 birthstones: Pearl, Alexandrite and Moonstone. April has one: Diamond.
Birthstones are a tradition rather than a scientific standard. This page follows GIA's monthly pages, and other lists may show different or additional stones.
Frequently asked questions
What is my birthstone by month?
Find your month in the chart. January is garnet, February amethyst, April diamond, May emerald, July ruby and September sapphire. Other months have two or three.
Which months have more than one birthstone?
March, June, August, October, November and December have more than one in the GIA list.
Is there one official birthstone list?
No single list is universal. This page follows GIA's monthly birthstone pages, and other jewellers' lists can differ.
Which stone should I pick if my month has several?
Any of them counts. Many people pick by colour or price.
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For information and fun only. Zodiac signs and birthstones are cultural traditions, not science. Not legal, medical or genealogical advice; rules about ages, eligibility and family relationships vary by place and program.