Birthstone List

Garnet is the birthstone for January, most often seen in a rich, vibrant red. However, this versatile gem appears in many colors — from green and yellow to orange, purple, and even rare color-changing varieties. Garnet symbolizes passion, protection, and enduring love. It is also the gem traditionally given for a 2nd wedding anniversary.

Amethyst, the birthstone for February, is the purple variety of quartz, ranging from deep violet to soft lilac. Its name comes from the Greek word meaning “not intoxicated,” as it was once believed to prevent drunkenness. Amethyst is admired for representing peace, clarity, and emotional balance, and is the gem for a 6th wedding anniversary.

March features two birthstones: aquamarine and bloodstone. Though very different in look, both are believed to bring strength, courage, and good health. Aquamarine displays a light, serene blue tone, while bloodstone is deep green with striking red iron inclusions. Together, they reflect calm energy and vitality throughout the month.

April birthdays are fortunate to have diamond as their birthstone. Known as the hardest gemstone, with a 10 on the Mohs hardness scale, diamond symbolizes strength, clarity, and enduring love. It has long been admired for its brilliance, purity, and timeless beauty, making it one of the most desired gems in the world. Diamond is the gem for a 10th, 60th, or 75th wedding anniversary.

Emerald is May’s birthstone and beautifully represents growth and renewal, much like the spring season itself. This gemstone is a precious variety of beryl, valued for its lush green to bluish-green hue and captivating depth of color. Emerald has long been associated with love, wisdom, and harmony, and it is the gem for a 20th and 35th wedding anniversary.

June has three birthstones: pearl, alexandrite, and moonstone. Pearls form in oysters and symbolize purity and elegance. Alexandrite is rare and changes from green to red depending on light, representing balance and transformation. Moonstone glows softly, evoking calm and intuition. Pearl is the gem for a 3rd and 30th wedding anniversary, and alexandrite is for the 55th.

Ruby is July’s birthstone, known for its vibrant red color that symbolizes love and passion. A variety of corundum, ruby gets its red hue from trace amounts of chromium. Second in hardness only to diamond, it is durable and ideal for daily-wear jewelry. Ruby is the gem for a 15th and 40th wedding anniversary.

Peridot is August’s birthstone, a gem of the mineral olivine. It ranges from yellowish-green to greenish-yellow and is sometimes mistaken for emerald or topaz. Peridot is valued for its beautiful bright, lively color and is associated with growth and prosperity. It is the gem for a 16th wedding anniversary.

Sapphire is September’s birthstone, often linked with loyalty, fidelity, and romance. The blue variety of corundum, sapphire is second in hardness only to diamond and makes excellent daily-wear jewelry. It is cherished for its brilliance and timeless elegance. Sapphire is the gem for a 5th and 45th wedding anniversary.

Opal and tourmaline are October’s birthstones, each found in a wide range of beautiful and vivid colors. Fire opal has a yellow, orange, or red background, while tourmaline comes in many shades, including pink, red (rubellite), green, and the vivid neon blue-to-green Paraíba variety. Tourmaline is the gem for an 8th wedding anniversary.

Citrine and topaz are November’s birthstones. Citrine is the yellow to brownish-orange quartz variety and is the gem for a 13th wedding anniversary. Topaz appears in a wide range of colors from colorless to pink, purple, blue, and reddish-orange, the shade most associated with November, also called Imperial Topaz. Imperial Topaz is the gem for a 23rd wedding anniversary.

December birthstones are generally blue, though zircon occurs in many colors. Turquoise is the traditional December gem. Blue topaz is a popular, more affordable choice, while tanzanite, discovered in Tanzania in the 1960s, is prized for its deep blue-violet tones. Turquoise is the gem for the 11th wedding anniversary, blue topaz for the 4th, and tanzanite for the 24th.