Birthstones date back to the 15th-20th century and are both precious and semi-precious gemstones associated with each month, designed to bring good fortune and are representational of your month of birth. Traditional older birthstones have now been amalgamated with modern birthstones, but can differ per culture. Britain’s National Association of Goldsmiths created their own standardized list of birthstones in 1937.
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January – Garnet
February – Amethyst
March – Aquamarine, Bloodstone
April – Diamond
May – Emerald
June – Pearl, Moonstone, Alexandrite
July – Ruby, Carnelian
August – Peridot, Sardonyx
September – Sapphire, Lapis Lazuli
October – Opal, Tourmaline
November – Topaz, Citrine
December – Tanzanite, Turquoise, Zircon