Birthstones by Month

Modern and traditional birthstones for every month, with meanings.

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Birthstones for every month

Look up the modern and traditional birthstone for any month, along with the meaning each stone is commonly given. Birthstones are a centuries-old custom linking a gemstone to your birth month, popular for jewellery and gifts.

How it works

The page is a built-in reference table of all twelve months. Each row lists the modern stone (from the standardised 20th-century list), the traditional stone, and a short note on the symbolism. The search box filters the table live by matching your text against the month name, either stone, or the meaning — so you can search by month or by gemstone.

Example

A few well-known months:

MonthModernTraditionalMeaning
JanuaryGarnetGarnetProtection, constancy, friendship
MarchAquamarineBloodstoneCourage, health, youth
AprilDiamondDiamondEnduring love and strength
JulyRubyRubyPassion, vitality, protection
SeptemberSapphireSapphireWisdom, loyalty, nobility

Modern and traditional lists overlap for many months but diverge for a few, so both columns are shown side by side. Everything runs in your browser — nothing is sent anywhere.

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