Your birthstone is the gemstone that is associated with the month you were born. Some
believe it is extra powerful or healing for people to wear their birthstone. Cultures, customs, and traditions all around the world have beliefs surrounding birthstones. And they aren’t anything new! It is thought that the origin of birthstones was on the breastplate of Aaron, which contained 12 stones, one to represent each tribe of Israel.
There are many different lists that have been compiled over the years about which stone or stones correlate to each month. Below we have included the most popularly referenced lists.
Traditional Birthstones
January: Garnet
February: Amethyst
March: Aquamarine
April: Diamond
May: Emerald
June: Alexandrite
July: Ruby
August: Peridot
September: Sapphire
October: Opal
November: Yellow Topaz
December: Blue Topaz
Modern Birthstones
January: Garnet
February: Amethyst
March: Aquamarine or Bloodstone
April: Crystal Quartz
May: Emerald
June: Pearl
July: Carnelian
August: Peridot
September: Lapis Lazuli
October: Moonstone
November: Citrine
December: Turquoise
Zodiac Birthstones
Aries: Bloodstone
Taurus: Sapphire
Gemini: Agate
Cancer: Emerald
Leo: Onyx
Virgo: Carnelian
Libra: Peridot
Scorpio: Aquamarine
Sagittarius: Topaz
Capricorn: Ruby
Aquarius: Garnet
Pisces: Amethyst
We're got lots of fun ideas for bringing birthstone jewelry into your life! You can start by wearing your own stone of course, and birthstones make a lovely and personalized addition to your amber jewelry for pain relief and wellness. Check out our Gemstone Directory to learn more about each birthstone's supportive and healing properties!
Birthstone jewelry also makes a GREAT gift! Maybe you want to honor an anniversary with the one you love by wearing matching pieces that include both your birthstones. This also makes a wonderful wedding gift! Your mom or grandma will love a mother’s piece or grandmother’s piece that contains all the stones of her children or grandchildren. No matter which birthstone piece you need, Funky Birdie Amber can help you create the perfect birthstone jewelry! Just shoot us a message or fill out the custom order form on our website - we make the process fun and easy!
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