Birthstones Jewelry Department Directory

Early civilizations such as India and Babylon have attributed gemstones with magical properties. Over time, astrologers assigned gems of certain colors to the twelve signs of the zodiac to help people influence the planets in their favor. Zodiac gem stones are often called astrological gemstones. Wearing a Zodiac gem stone can be a great conversation starter and wonderful way to express yourself.

Zodiac Birthstone Jewelry *
Sign Dates Stone
Aquarius January 21 - February 19 Garnet
Pisces February 20 - March 20 Amethyst
Aries March 21 - April 20 Bloodstone
Taurus April 21 - May 20 Sapphire
Gemini May 21 - June 21 Agate
Cancer June 22 - July 22 Emerald
Leo July 23 - August 23 Onyx
Virgo August 24 - September 23 Carnelian
Libra September 24 - October 23 Peridot
Scorpio October 24 - November 22 Beryl
Sagittarius November 23 - December 21 Topaz
Capricorn December 22 - January 20 Ruby

  • The Modern Birthstone list is the official list of birthstones in the U.S. and is the accepted list of Jewelers of America.
  • The Traditional Birthstone list is a compilation of birthstones used in different societies dating back to the 15th century.
  • The Hebrew Birthstone list is the traditional ancient Hebrew birthstone.
  • The Mystical Birthstone list is of Tibetan origin. Legend has it that these birthstones really help one overcome the obstacles of their birth month.

    • Birthstone Jewelry *
    Month Modern
    Stone(s)    		 Traditional
    Stone    		 Hebrew
    Stone    		 Mystical
    Stone
    January Garnet Garnet Garnet Emerald
    February Amethyst Amethyst Amethyst Bloodstone
    March Aquamarine Bloodstone Bloodstone Jade
    April Diamond Diamond Sapphire Opal
    May Emerald Emerald Agate Sapphire
    June Pearl, Moonstone Alexandrite Emerald Moonstone
    July Ruby Ruby Onyx Ruby
    August Peridot Sardonyx Carnelian Diamond
    September Sapphire Sapphire Peridot Agate
    October Opal, Tourmaline Tourmaline Aquamarine Jasper
    November Topaz, Citrine Citrine Topaz Pearl
    December Turquoise, Blue Topaz Zircon Ruby Onyx



    * Source - Timewell Corp.