June birthstones: Pearl, Alexandrite and Moonstone

June has three birthstones: pearl, alexandrite and moonstone. Before the modern list, the traditional June stone was the agate.

Pearl — Emotional calm and intuition; an emblem of purity in gem lore.
Alexandrite — Adaptability — it changes colour with the light.
Moonstone — Intuition and sensitivity, the qualities of the Moon.

What the June stones symbolise

Symbolism comes from traditional gem lore. It is cultural, not a promise of any effect.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the birthstone for June?

The official modern June birthstones are pearl, alexandrite and moonstone (Jewelers of America / American Gem Society list). The older traditional list gives agate.

Which zodiac signs are born in June?

June births fall under Gemini or Cancer, depending on the day.

Other months

Official modern list	Pearl, Alexandrite, Moonstone
Traditional list	Agate
Old Hindu list (Kunz, 1913)	Pearl
Zodiac signs	Gemini · Cancer