birthstone
Natal month jewel
A birthstone is a gemstone associated with a particular month of the year, traditionally believed to bring luck or special qualities to people born in that month.
The practice of wearing one's birthstone as jewelry remains popular: She received a ring with her birthstone for her sixteenth birthday.
The twelve birthstones include garnet for January, amethyst for February, and diamond for April, though assignments vary by tradition.
Purple semiprecious quartz
- aquamarineBlue-green beryl gemstone
- citrineYellow-orange quartz gem
- diamondCrystallized carbon gemstone
- emeraldGreen precious beryl
garnet · opal · peridot · ruby · sapphire · topaz · turquoise · moonstone
Closed curve shape
- pendantSuspended jewelry ornament
- necklaceNeck-worn ornament
- braceletOrnamental wrist band
- earringsJewelry worn on lobes
brooch · charm · locket · bezel · setting · band · stud · clasp
Chance affecting outcomes
- protectionGuarding against harm
- healingRestoration of health
- energyPower to do work
- talismanMagical protective charm
amulet · charm · fortune · purity · wisdom · power · prosperity · ancient
Inherited cultural legacy
- customHabitual group practice
- legacyWhat's passed down
- folkloreInherited cultural narratives
- ancestryFamily line of descent
culture · history · mythology · superstition · continuity · medieval · victorian · ancient
Uncontrolled cell proliferation disease
- libraHistorical weight measure
- astrologyDivination by celestial positions
- horoscopeZodiac-based fortune telling
- natalRelating to delivery
ascendant · star sign · zodiacal · celestial · planetary · cusp
Item preserved for sentiment
- heirloomInherited family treasure
- tokenRepresentative placeholder
- mementoToken of recollection
- presentGift or current moment
treasure · trinket · sentimental · commemorative · milestone · christening · sweet sixteen · quinceañera
amethyst
Purple semiprecious quartz
- aquamarineBlue-green beryl gemstone
- citrineYellow-orange quartz gem
- diamondCrystallized carbon gemstone
emerald · garnet · opal · peridot · ruby · sapphire · topaz · turquoise · moonstone · onyx
ring
Closed curve shape
earrings · brooch · charm · locket · bezel · setting · band · stud · clasp · chain
luck
Chance affecting outcomes
- protectionGuarding against harm
- healingRestoration of health
- energyPower to do work
talisman · amulet · charm · fortune · purity · wisdom · power · prosperity · ancient · sacred
heritage
Inherited cultural legacy
ancestry · culture · history · mythology · superstition · continuity · medieval · victorian · ancient · roman
cancer
Uncontrolled cell proliferation disease
- libraHistorical weight measure
- astrologyDivination by celestial positions
- horoscopeZodiac-based fortune telling
natal · ascendant · star sign · zodiacal · celestial · planetary · cusp
keepsake
Item preserved for sentiment
present · treasure · trinket · sentimental · commemorative · milestone · christening · sweet sixteen · quinceañera · coming-of-age
- jewelryearrings, bracelet, necklaces, necklace, rings
- birth symbolszodiac sign, star sign, horoscope, natal chart, Aries
- Custom Jewelrypersonalized, customized, custom design, bespoke, handcrafted
- gemsdiamond, ruby, emerald, sapphire, opal
- jewelry charmsheart, star, cross, infinity symbol, butterfly
- Personalizedmonogram, initials, name necklace, engraved jewelry, nameplate
birthstonecustom jewelry
Personalized decorative accessories
aesthetic choice · statement piece · fashion jewelry · heirloom
- birthstone ringBand with birth-month gem
- birthstone jewelryAccessories with month-specific gems