Incorporating a birthstone or zodiac stone into a piece of jewellery can make a nice personal touch. There are lots of different ways to find a gemstone for a person - from the month they were born, down to the hour or day. Here are a couple of more standard lists which won't have you digging out a birth certificate to determine!
Birthstones by month and zodiac sign
January |
Garnet |
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Aries |
Diamond, Amethyst, Emerald | |
February |
Amethyst |
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Taurus |
Emerald, Rose quartz, Lapis lazuli | |
March |
Aquamarine |
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Gemini |
Agate, Tourmaline, Citrine | |
April |
Diamond |
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Cancer |
Pearl, Moonstone, Peridot | |
May |
Emerald |
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Leo |
Ruby, Topaz, Tiger eye | |
June |
Pearl |
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Virgo |
Sapphire, Amethyst, Carnelian | |
July |
Ruby |
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Libra |
Opal, Peridot, Jade | |
August |
Peridot |
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Scorpio |
Onyx, Black pearl, Garnet | |
Sept |
Sapphire |
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Sagittarius |
Turquoise, Topaz, Quartz | |
October |
Opal |
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Capricorn |
Snowflake obsidian, Garnet, Sapphire | |
November |
Citrine |
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Aquarius |
Amethyst, Amber, Hemetite | |
December |
Blue topaz |
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Pisces |
Bloodstone, Aquamarine, Opal |