Birthstone Finder

January’s birthstone is garnet. This rich, deep red stone is one of the oldest known gemstones in the world, and is often seen as a symbol of vitality and friendship. Beloved by the ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans, the stone has been retrieved on a number of precious historic relics.

The word garnet is derived from the Latin term for seed, believed to be a reference to the pomegranate seed that shares its extraordinary color.

February’s birthstone is amethyst. Belonging to the quartz family, this famous purple stone is one of the most common minerals in the world. But that doesn’t make this birthstone’s gorgeous coloration and mystical connections any less appealing.

February’s birthstone has long been a symbol of royalty and is said to represent purity, offering clarity, peace, and connection with the divine.

March’s birthstone is aquamarine, a gorgeous stone named for its ocean-like hue. Just like lapping waves of seawater, March’s birthstone is said to calm and soothe, cleansing the spirit and bringing happiness.

A member of the Beryl family, it’s light blue hue is beautiful and easy to wear every day.

April’s birthstone is diamond—lucky you! Those born this month enjoy an extra excuse to wear one of the most prized (and rarest) stones on earth. Though you may immediately picture a crystal clear diamond, they do come in a variety of hues, ranging from yellow to pink and even black.

Not surprisingly, April’s birthstone is associated with strength (it’s one of the hardest elements out there, after all) as well as love and faithfulness (hello, engagement rings).

May’s birthstone is emerald, and is there anything as lovely as this deep forest green shade? Called “the jewel of kings” and notably worn by Cleopatra herself, they’re said to be stones of immortality, eloquence, and power. A member of the Beryl family, the deeper the green the more sought after the stone. True emeralds are rare and top the charts in value.

June’s birthstone is pearl, and they’re considered symbols of wisdom and serenity, bringing calm to whomever wears them. Interesting fact about June’s birthstone: Unlike other birthstones that are mineral-based gemstones and form underground, pearls are harvested from freshwater and saltwater mollusks—so they’re technically gems, but not actually stones. This sets them apart and their lustrous, milky glow is truly something special.

July’s birthstone is ruby. Though they’re most famous in shades of deep red, rubies can also be pink and other colors, depending on the mineral content. According to the GIA, ruby is the most valuable of any colored stone, even beating out sapphire. Those with ruby birthstones will enjoy symbolism said to include power, wealth, and protection.

August’s birthstone is peridot and has a fascinating birth story of its own—like diamonds, it can be formed deep in the earth’s crust and eventually brought to the surface through volcanic eruption or earthquake. But the peridot birthstone has also been found in meteorites and even samples from the moon (as Olivine). Symbolically, August’s birthstone is a stone of healing and well-being.

September’s birthstone, the sapphire, is renowned for its brilliant blue, but it also appears in white, peachy pink, and even black. This captivating gem has a rich history: ancient Greeks sought its guidance, Buddhists enlightenment, and Hebrews believed the Ten Commandments were inscribed on sapphire. More recently, Princess Diana’s 12-carat blue sapphire engagement ring popularized its association with truth, sincerity, and faith.

October’s birthstone is opal, and is there anything more mesmerizing? Opals have such unique patterns that the International Gem Society notes they’ve warranted their own descriptive vocabulary—each gem is more individually distinctive than any other gemstone. Opal is not only gorgeous, but glitters with symbolism, known for inciting optimism, creativity, and hope.

November’s birthstone is golden topaz, celebrated as a symbol of affection, strength, and love. Once believed to make its wearer invisible and to offer healing powers, its name is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word for fire. With its brilliant autumnal hues, we can certainly see the connotation.

December's birthstone is blue topaz, a gemstone known and loved for its spectrum of cool blue tones, which can range from pale sky blue to deeper London blue topaz. Style-wise, it's a brilliant and eye-catching stone that's easy to work into your everyday looks for a pop of color. Symbolically, it's associated with calm, clarity, and peace, and is said to bring strength.