Every month has its own birthstone. Here is the full birthstone chart, with each stone's color, what it is traditionally said to represent, and a ring in that shade.
| Month | Birthstone | Color | Traditionally associated with | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Garnet | Deep red | Friendship, trust | January ring |
| February | Amethyst | Purple | Calm, clarity | February ring |
| March | Aquamarine | Light blue | Courage, serenity | March ring |
| April | Diamond | Clear | Strength, lasting love | April ring |
| May | Emerald | Green | Renewal, growth | May ring |
| June | Alexandrite (also pearl) | Violet | Balance, joy | June ring |
| July | Ruby | Red | Passion, protection | July ring |
| August | Peridot | Lime green | Optimism, warmth | August ring |
| September | Sapphire | Deep blue | Wisdom, loyalty | September ring |
| October | Opal or pink tourmaline | White or pink | Creativity, hope | Opal · Pink tourmaline |
| November | Topaz (also citrine) | Golden orange | Warmth, abundance | November ring |
| December | Zircon (also blue topaz, turquoise, tanzanite) | Sky blue | Wisdom, good fortune | December ring |
How to choose a birthstone gift
- For her birthday: choose the stone of her birth month.
- For a mom: stack one ring for each child's birth month, a modern take on the mother's ring.
- For a couple: pair both partners' birthstones, such as May emerald and December zircon.
- For a new baby: mark the arrival with the baby's birthstone.
About our birthstone jewelry
Our stackable birthstone ring uses colored zircon stones in each month's shade on a stainless steel band, in gold or silver tone. The stones are color stones, not natural gemstones, which keeps the ring affordable to stack. Browse all birthstone rings or read what a birthstone ring is.
Meanings are traditional associations shared for fun; they are not claims about what a stone can do.