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Birthstone Guide

Welcome to Bambuddhas birthstone reference page. Beyond inherent beauty and material worth, gemstones have been valued for their healing properties and other uses such as attaining and increasing wisdom, strength, wealth, and happiness.


The Modern Birthstone list is the official list of birthstones in the US. Originally adopted in 1912 by the American National Association of Jewelers, it is the accepted list of the Jewelers of America.

The Traditional Birthstone list is a compilation of birthstones used in different societies dating back to the 15th century.

The Mystical and Ayurvedic Birthstone lists both have roots dating back over a thousand years. The Mystical list is of Tibetan origin and the Ayurvedic list is taken from Ayurvedic Indian Medicine.

The Zodiac Birthstone list corresponds to one's Sun Sign based on the Zodiac charts.

*We will soon have links to information for each gemstone. Until then feel free to use our Mineral Guide to find the information on the gemstone you're interested in.

Month
Modern Birthstones
Traditional Birthstones
Mystical Birthstones
Ayurvedic Birthstones
Birthstones by Zodiac
January
Garnet
Garnet
Emerald
Garnet
Capricorn:
Ruby
February
Amethyst
Amethyst
Bloodstone
Amethyst
Aquarius:
Garnet
March
Aquamarine
Bloodstone, Jasper
Jade
Bloodstone
Pisces:
Amethyst
April
Diamond
Diamond, Sapphire
Opal
Diamond
Aries:
Bloodstone
May
Emerald
Emerald, Agate
Sapphire
Agate
Taurus:
Sapphire
June
Pearl, Moonstone
Alexandrite, Emerald
Moonstone
Pearl
Gemini:
Agate
July
Ruby
Ruby, Onyx
Ruby
Ruby
Cancer:
Emerald
August
Peridot
Sardonyx, Carnelian
Diamond
Sapphire
Leo:
Onyx
September
Sapphire
Sapphire, Peridot
Agate
Moonstone
Virgo:
Carnelian
October
Opal, Tourmaline
Tourmaline, Aquamarine
Jasper
Opal
Libra:
Peridot
November
Topaz, Citrine
Citrine, Topaz
Pearl
Topaz
Scorpio:
Beryl
December
Turquoise, Blue Topaz
Zircon, Ruby
Onyx
Ruby
Sagittarius:
Topaz