| * Official Birthstones by Month adopted by the Jewelers of America. These Birthstones were Officially adopted in 1912. ** Contains older birthstones and reflects societal customs and traditions dating back to the 15th century. (Many jewelers have differing lists of Traditional Birthstones.) *** Designated “Alternate” by various Gem Dealers and Jewelry Manufacturers. |
| Month |
Color |
Modern* | Traditional** | Alternate*** |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Dark Red | Garnet | Garnet | Quartz (Rose) |
| February | Purple | Amethyst | Amethyst | Black Onyx Moonstone |
| March | Pale Blue | Aquamarine | Bloodstone | Rock Crystal |
| April | White or Colorless | Diamond | Diamond | |
| May | Bright Green | Emerald | Emerald | Green Tourmaline Tsavorite Garnet |
| June | Cream | Pearl Moonstone | Alexandrite | Opal |
| July | Red | Ruby | Ruby | Rubellite Tourmaline |
| August | Pale Green | Peridot | Jade | Star Sapphire |
| September | Deepl Blue | Blue Sapphire | Blue Sapphire | Iolite Lapis Lazuli |
| October | Pink | Opal Pink Tourmaline | Jasper | Pink Sapphire Morganite -Pink Emerald |
| November | Golden Yellow | Yellow Topaz Yellow Citrine | Yellow Citrine | Yellow Sapphire Tiger’s Eye |
| December | Sky Blue | Blue Topaz Tanzanite | Blue Zirconia (Cubic) Turquoise | Blue Spinel Lapis Lazuli |
