January – Garnet
promotes sincerity, loyalty and devotion
February – Amethyst
symbol of peace, protection and tranquility
March – Aquamarine
symbol of youth, hope and health
April – Diamond
emblem of fearlessness and invincibility
May – Emerald
bestows faithfulness and unchanging love
June – Pearl
symbol of modesty, chastity and purity.
Alternate Birthstone: Alexandrite
July – Ruby
believed to promote good thoughts and rekindle desire
August – Peridot
said to protect against fears and bad dreams
September – Sapphire
symbol of truth, sincerity and constancy
October – Opal
symbol of hope and purity
November – Citrine
mark of authority and power
December – Blue Topaz
once believed to cool tempers
Alternate Birthstone: Tanzanite