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Birthstones Chart

Birthstones have been used for centuries and the choice has gradually changed over time.

The chart below shows the possibilies for each month, the greyed out stones are not normally recommended for engagement rings as they are too soft or too brittle for normal everyday wear, however during your designer appointment your design can discuss the suitability of each gemstone in detail.

Please contact us if you would like to find out
more about the possibility of combining your
birthstones in your engagement ring.

Birth Month Modern Birthstones Traditional Birthstones Mystical Birthstones Ayurvedic Birthstones Other Birthstones
January Garnet Garnet Emerald Garnet Rose Quartz
February Amethyst Amethyst Bloodstone Amethyst Onyx, Moonstone
March Aquamarine Bloodstone Jade Bloodstone Rock Crystal
April Diamond Diamond Opal Diamond Quartz (Rock Crystal), White Sapphire
May Emerald Emerald Sapphire Agate Chrysoprase, Emerald and Aquamarine
June Pearl Emerald Sapphire Agate Chrysoprase, Emerald and Aquamarine
July Ruby Ruby Ruby Ruby Carnelian
August Peridot Sardony Diamond Sapphire Jade
September Sapphire Sapphire Agate Moonstone Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, Chrysolite
October Opal, Tourmaline Tourmaline Jasper Opal Pink Tourmaline, Zircon, Aquamarine
November Yellow Topaz, Citrine Citrine Pearl Topaz Diamond
December Topaz, Tanzanite Turquoise, Zircon, Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli Black Onyx Ruby