Birthstones by month
| Month | Birthstone | Birth flower |
|---|---|---|
| January | Garnet | Carnation and Snowdrop |
| February | Amethyst | Violet and Primrose |
| March | Aquamarine | Daffodil |
| April | Diamond | Daisy and Sweet Pea |
| May | Emerald | Lily of the Valley and Hawthorn |
| June | Pearl, Alexandrite or Moonstone | Rose and Honeysuckle |
| July | Ruby | Larkspur and Water Lily |
| August | Peridot, Spinel or Sardonyx | Gladiolus and Poppy |
| September | Sapphire | Aster and Morning Glory |
| October | Opal or Tourmaline | Marigold and Cosmos |
| November | Topaz or Citrine | Chrysanthemum |
| December | Turquoise, Tanzanite or Zircon | Narcissus and Holly |
Zodiac signs and dates
| Sign | Dates |
|---|---|
| Aries | Mar 21 – Apr 19 |
| Taurus | Apr 20 – May 20 |
| Gemini | May 21 – Jun 20 |
| Cancer | Jun 21 – Jul 22 |
| Leo | Jul 23 – Aug 22 |
| Virgo | Aug 23 – Sep 22 |
| Libra | Sep 23 – Oct 22 |
| Scorpio | Oct 23 – Nov 21 |
| Sagittarius | Nov 22 – Dec 21 |
| Capricorn | Dec 22 – Jan 19 |
| Aquarius | Jan 20 – Feb 18 |
| Pisces | Feb 19 – Mar 20 |
Frequently asked questions
Where does the birthstone list come from?
We use the modern US birthstone list, which jewelers have used since 1912 with a few later additions.
Why do some months have more than one birthstone?
Additional stones were added over time to give more choices in color and price.
Sources
- Jewelers of America / American Gem Society – Modern birthstone list
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