List of birthstones for each month

Birthstones are believed to have mystical powers which could be passed on to the wearer. Some believe that an emerald represents immortality; according to the Greeks, diamonds were the tears of the gods.

Below is a list of the commonly accepted birthstones for each month. Some months have more than one birthstone. This list is of the most commonly associated stones for each month.

January – Garnet
February – Amethyst
March – Aquamarine
April – Diamond
May – Emerald
June – Pearl
July – Ruby
August – Peridot
September – Sapphire
October – Opal
November – Citrine
December – Blue Topaz