Birthstones by month

The official modern list was first set by Jewelers of America in 1912 and last expanded in 2016 with spinel for August.

January Garnet
February Amethyst
March Aquamarine, Bloodstone
April Diamond
May Emerald
June Pearl, Alexandrite, Moonstone
July Ruby
August Peridot, Spinel, Sardonyx
September Blue sapphire
October Opal, Tourmaline
November Topaz, Citrine
December Turquoise, Blue zircon, Tanzanite

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