BIRTHSTONE LIST

Find out your birthstone from our birthstone list below.

Many believe that the tradition of monthly birthstones ( and not zodiac birthstones ) is based on the breastplate of Aaron. It was a religious ceremonial garment set with twelve gemstones that represented the twelve tribes of Israel (corresponding with the twelve months of the year.)

There is some confusion as to which gemstones were set in that breastplate and because of that different cultures around the world have different birthstone lists.

We think that if you believe in the magical properties of your birthstone then choose from the older traditional ones like the ayurvedic birthstones or the traditional birthstones, otherwise, simply choose the gemstone you like the most.

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Birthstones associated with gemstones have been used for centuries as a way to give good luck and health. The birthstones are divided into four groups :

  • Modern Birthstones-Adopted by the association of jeweler's of U.S.A. Mostly used in USA and Australia.
  • Traditional Birthstones- Mostly reflecting polish tradition.
  • Ayurvedic Birthstones -Originating from India.
  • Mystical Birthstones-Originating from Tibet.

The precious gemstones are associated with each month of the year ,and depending on the group you choose, have special qualities designated to them.

MONTH MODERN TRADITIONAL AYURVEDIC MYSTICAL
January Garnet Garnet Garnet Emerald
February Amethyst Amethyst Amethyst Bloodstone
March Aquamarine Bloodstone Bloodstone Jade
April Diamond Diamond Diamond Opal
May Emerald Emerald Agate Sapphire
June Pearl
Moonstone
Alexandrite Pearl Moonstone
July Ruby Ruby Ruby Ruby
August Peridot Sardonyx Sapphire Diamond
September Sapphire Sapphire Moonstone Agate
October Opal
Tourmaline
Tourmaline Opal Jasper
November Yellow Topaz
Citrine
Citrine Topaz Pearl
December Blue Topaz
Turquoise
Tanzanite
Zircon
Turquoise
Lapizlazuli
Ruby Onyx

There is another theory going around which says that individuals needed to own an entire set of twelve gemstones and rotate them monthly, for the full healing properties and powers of the gemstone to take effect.

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