Birthstones by month
A birthstone turns a piece of jewelry into something personal, a quiet nod to the month someone was born. They make thoughtful gifts well beyond a birthday, from a new baby's arrival to the month of a wedding or a first meeting. Here is a warm guide to each month and the stones that belong to it.
- January, garnet. A deep red stone long associated with warmth and steadfast friendship.
- February, amethyst. Violet quartz prized since antiquity for its calm, regal color.
- March, aquamarine and bloodstone. Aquamarine carries the pale blue of clear water, paired with grounding bloodstone.
- April, diamond. The most brilliant and enduring of stones, a fitting gift for any occasion.
- May, emerald. A lush green stone that has stood for renewal across the ages.
- June, pearl, moonstone, and alexandrite. A gentle trio, from the soft glow of pearl to the color shift of alexandrite.
- July, ruby. The vivid red ruby, one of the four precious stones and a symbol of the heart.
- August, peridot, spinel, and sardonyx. From peridot's fresh green to the depth of spinel and the banded warmth of sardonyx.
- September, sapphire. Classic blue sapphire, a stone of loyalty and quiet confidence.
- October, opal and tourmaline. Opal's shifting fire alongside tourmaline's remarkable range of color.
- November, citrine and topaz. Warm golden citrine and topaz to carry the light of autumn.
- December, blue topaz, turquoise, and tanzanite. Cool winter blues, from turquoise to the rare violet-blue of tanzanite.
Precious and fine gemstones
The four precious stones are the diamond, ruby, sapphire, and emerald. Alongside them we work with a wide range of fine gemstones, including alexandrite, aquamarine, garnet, morganite, opal, tanzanite, topaz, and tourmaline, as well as lab-grown diamonds. Each carries its own personality of color and character, which is part of the pleasure of choosing one. Some people are drawn to a stone by its shade, others by its meaning or the month it marks, and there is no wrong reason to fall for one.
Finding your stone
A colored stone can make a piece unmistakably yours. See our colored stone rings for inspiration, and when your gem comes home, our jewelry care guide will help you keep it at its best. To choose a birthstone in person, visit our Frisco showroom or call (469) 333-9200, and we will walk you through the options with care.
