birthstones
Zodiac-adjacent jewelry tradition
Birthstones are gemstones associated with each month of the year, traditionally worn by people born in that month.
The practice of assigning specific stones to birth months became standardized in the early twentieth century: garnet for January, amethyst for February, diamond for April, and so on.
She wears her birthstone in a pendant.
Purple semiprecious quartz
- aquamarineBlue-green beryl gemstone
- citrineYellow-orange quartz gem
- diamondCrystallized carbon gemstone
- emeraldGreen precious beryl
garnet · opal · pearl · peridot · ruby · sapphire · topaz · turquoise
Closed curve shape
- pendantSuspended jewelry ornament
- necklaceNeck-worn ornament
- braceletOrnamental wrist band
- earringsJewelry worn on lobes
brooch · setting · bezel · prong · band · charm · locket · anklet
Magical protective charm
- protectionGuarding against harm
- luckChance affecting outcomes
- healingRestoration of health
- energyPower to do work
charm · purity · wisdom · prosperity · strength · amulet · mysticism · spiritual
Year's opening month
- FebruarySecond month, often shortest
- MarchYear's third month
- AprilYear's fourth month
- MayYear's fifth month
June · July · August · September · October · November · December · monthly
Inherited family treasure
- giftItem given freely
- keepsakeItem preserved for sentiment
- commemorationAct of honoring memory
- celebrationFestive event marking occasion
family · inheritance · legacy · custom · ancestry · lineage · generational · christening
amethyst
Purple semiprecious quartz
- aquamarineBlue-green beryl gemstone
- citrineYellow-orange quartz gem
- diamondCrystallized carbon gemstone
emerald · garnet · opal · pearl · peridot · ruby · sapphire · topaz · turquoise · zircon
ring
Closed curve shape
earrings · brooch · setting · bezel · prong · band · charm · locket · anklet · cufflinks
talisman
Magical protective charm
- protectionGuarding against harm
- luckChance affecting outcomes
- healingRestoration of health
energy · charm · purity · wisdom · prosperity · strength · amulet · mysticism · spiritual · fortune
January
Year's opening month
May · June · July · August · September · October · November · December · monthly · natal
heirloom
Inherited family treasure
- giftItem given freely
- keepsakeItem preserved for sentiment
- commemorationAct of honoring memory
celebration · family · inheritance · legacy · custom · ancestry · lineage · generational · christening · milestone
- jewelryearrings, bracelet, necklaces, necklace, rings
- gemsdiamond, ruby, emerald, sapphire, opal
- gem mysticismcrystal healing, mystical properties
- Calendar ThemesApril showers, June solstice, September equinox, seasonal cycles, calendar art
- Gem HistoryHope Diamond, Koh-i-Noor, Crown Jewels, ancient jewelry, Chinese jade
- healing crystalsamethyst, rose quartz, citrine, crystal healing, quartz
birthstonesengagement rings
Jewelry symbolizing marriage commitment
mourning jewelry · memorial stones · death masks · graduation gifts · retirement gifts
birthstonescostume jewelry
Non-precious decorative adornments
fashion jewelry · statement pieces · custom jewelry · synthetic gems
- birthstone ringBand with birth-month gem
- birthstone jewelryAccessories with month-specific gems