Birthstones
Birthstones:

About Birthstones
A birthstone is the "gemstone associated with the date of one's birth, the wearing of which is commonly thought to bring good luck or health. Supernatural powers have long been attributed by astrologers to certain gemstones."  - from Encyclopedia Britannica

Birthstones come in a colorful array of sparkling jewels and glowing gemstones, each one with its own place in history and myth. From folklore tales, Biblical texts, and the annals of history, these gems have had a special place in both the hearts and minds of humanity.

Discover historical facts, origins, trivia, fun facts, myths, and more about each month's birthstone by selecting the month of your choice from the menu at the left.

 

Birthstone List

january birthstoneJanuary Birthstone
January Gemstone: Garnet
January Birthstone Color: Deep Red

february birthstoneFebruary Birthstone
February Gemstone: Amethyst
February Birthstone Color: Purple

march birthstoneMarch Birthstone
March Gemstone: Aquamarine, Bloodstone
March Birthstone Color: Pale Blue

april birthstoneApril Birthstone
April Gemstone: Diamond
April Birthstone Color: White, Clear

may birthstoneMay Birthstone
May Gemstone: Emerald
May Birthstone Color: Green

june birthstoneJune Birthstone
June Gemstone: Pearl, Moonstone, Alexandrite
June Birthstone Color: White or Purple

july birthstoneJuly Birthstone
July Gemstone: Ruby
July Birthstone Color: Red

august birthstoneAugust Birthstone
August Gemstone: Peridot, Sardonyx
August Birthstone Color: Pale Green

september birthstoneSeptember Birthstone
September Gemstone: Sapphire
September Birthstone Color: Deep Blue

october birthstoneOctober Birthstone
October Gemstone: Opal, Pink Tourmaline
October Birthstone Color: Multi-color, Pink

november birthstoneNovember Birthstone
November Gemstone: Citrine, Yellow Topaz
November Birthstone Color: Yellow

december birthstoneDecember Birthstone
December Gemstone: Blue Topaz, Turquoise
December Birthstone Color: Blue

Birthstones

From the time gemstones were discovered, they were believed to have mystical powers and attributes that could be passed to the wearer. The red of ruby was fiery and passionate; cool blue sapphire was calm and composed. About 2,000 years ago, writers began pairing each of the stones and their attributes with the months of the year and the signs of the Zodiac, and with time, the mythology of birthstones evolved. People were expected to share the attributes of the stone related to their sign of the Zodiac or month of birth.

There are actually many birthstone lists in use today, the most prevalent one having been adopted in the twentieth century to sort out some of the confusion. However, some months still have more than one birthstone, and some people prefer to use the lists attached to the signs of the Zodiac. In assembling our birthstone jewelry, Hannoush Jewelers follows the list adopted by the Jewelers of America. 		 
 
 

 

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