This is the modern birthstone list drawn up by the US Jewelers Association in 1912 and now widely accepted as the “official” birthstone list for calendar months.
 Rhodolite Garnet |
 Amethyst |
 Aquamarine, Bloodstone |
 Diamond |
 Emerald |
 Pearl, Moonstone, Alexandrite |
 Ruby, Carnelian |
 Peridot |
 Sapphire |
 Opal, Tourmaline |
 Topaz, Citrine |
 Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli, Blue Zircon |
Each zodiac sign has a ruling planet. The influence of a planet can be enhanced or countered using correct gemstones. This birthstone chart lists the birthstones for each zodiac sign.
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(Mar 22 – April 20)  Red Coral |
(Apr 21 – May 21)  Diamond |
(May 22 – June 21)  Emerald |
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(June 22 – July 22)  Pearl |
(July 23 – Aug 22)  Ruby |
(Aug 23 – Sep 22)  Emerald |
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(Sep 23 – Oct 23)  Diamond |
(Oct 24 – Nov 21)  Red Coral |
(Nov 22 – Dec 21)  Yellow Sapphire |
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(Dec 22 – Jan 20)  Blue Sapphire |
(Jan 21 – Feb 21)  Blue Sapphire |
(Feb 22 – Mar 21)  Yellow Sapphire |
| Birthstone Colors Chart for Calendar Months | ||
|---|---|---|
| Month | Color | Gemstones |
| January | Dark Red | Ruby, Spinel, Rubellite Tourmaline, Garnet, pink sapphire |
| February | Purple | Amethyst, Sapphire, Spinel, Topaz, Tanzanite, Iolite |
| March | Pale Blue | Amethyst, Sapphire, Spinel, Topaz, Tanzanite, Iolite |
| April | White (Clear) | Diamond |
| May | Bright Green | Emerald, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Peridot, Garnet, Tanzanite |
| June | Cream | Pearl, Opal |
| July | Red | Ruby, Spinel, Rubellite Tourmaline, Garnet, pink sapphire |
| August | Pale Green | Emerald, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Peridot, Garnet, Tanzanite |
| September | Deep Blue | Amethyst, Sapphire, Spinel, Topaz, Tanzanite, Iolite |
| October | Variegated | Opal, Tourmaline, Topaz, Sapphire |
| November | Yellow | Citrine, Sapphire, Topaz, Fire Opal, Garnet |
| December | Sky Blue | Amethyst, Sapphire, Spinel, Topaz, Tanzanite, Iolite |