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Birthstone List - Anniversary and Zodiac Gemstones

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In the 1700's gemstones were associated with specific months. Europeans wore each months stone during that month, which meant that each person had to own twelve gemstones. Later, they began wearing only the gem representing the month of their birth. That tradition continues today. Birthstones are considered lucky to people who are born in those months.

Modern and Traditional Birthstones:

January	Modern Birthstone - Garnet Traditional Birthstone - Garnet
February	Modern Birthstone - Amethyst Traditional Birthstone - Amethyst
March	Modern Birthstone - Aquamarine (Similar stone is Blue Topaz) Traditional Birthstone - Bloodstone
April	Modern Birthstone - Diamond (see brilliant CZ Jewelry!) Traditional Birthstone - Diamond (see brilliant CZ Jewelry!), Sapphire
May	Modern Birthstone - Emerald Similar color semi precious gemstone is Peridot Traditional Birthstone - Emerald
June	Modern Birthstone - Pearl or Moonstone Traditional Birthstone - Alexandrite
July	Modern Birthstone - Ruby -- Similar Garnet Traditional Birthstone - Ruby -- (Similar Garnet) - Onyx
August	Modern Birthstone - Peridot, Jade Traditional Birthstone - Sardonyx
September	Modern Birthstone - Sapphire Similar color semi-precious gem is Iolite Traditional Birthstone - Sapphire - Peridot
October	Modern Birthstone - Opal Traditional Birthstone - Tourmaline - Opal
November	Modern Birthstone - Yellow Topaz (See Citrine or Smoky Topaz) Traditional Birthstone - Citrine - Topaz
December	Modern Birthstone - Blue Topaz or Turquoise or Lapis Lazuli Traditional Birthstone - Zircon (a gemstone, not synthetic cubic zirconia) - Lapis Lazuli

Birthstones: Zodiac Gemstones

An astrologic version of the gemstone birthstone, using zodiac signs instead of a month of birth:

Zodiac Sign	Date	Gemstone	Alternate Gemstone
Aquarius	Jan. 21 - Feb.18	Garnet	Amethyst
Pisces	Feb. 19 - Mar. 20	Amethyst	Jade
Aires	Mar. 21 - Apr. 20	Bloodstone	Diamond (see our brilliant cz's)
Taurus	Apr. 21 - May 21	Sapphire (see Iolite)	Rose Quartz, Amber
Gemini	May 22 - Jun. 21	Agate	Citrine, Moonstone, Pearl
Cancer	Jun. 22 - Jul. 22	Emerald (see Peridot)	Moonstone, Pearl
Leo	Jul. 23 - Aug. 23	Black Onyx	Golden Topaz
Virgo	Aug. 24 - Sep.22	Carnelian	Jade
Libra	Sep. 23 - Oct. 23	Peridot	Lapis
Scorpio	Oct. 24 - Nov. 22	Beryl	Blue Topaz
Sagittarius	Nov. 23 - Dec. 21	Blue Topaz	Amethyst
Capricorn	Dec. 22 - Jan. 20	Ruby	Garnet, Black Onyx

Day Of Birth Gemstones:

If you were born on:	Your Day-Of-Birth Gemstone Is:
Sunday	Topaz
Monday	Pearl
Tuesday	Garnet
Wednesday	Amethyst or Cat's Eye
Thursday	Emerald (Similar color gem in semi-precious is Peridot)
Friday	Topaz (See Blue Topaz, Smoky Topaz)
Saturday	Sapphire (Similar color semi-precious: Iolite)

Year of Anniversary Gemstones

Anniversary Year: 1	Gold Jewelry
Year: 2	Garnet
Year: 3	Pearl
Year: 4	Blue Topaz
Year: 5	Sapphire (Similar: Iolite)
Year: 6	Amethyst
Year: 7	Onyx
Year: 8	Tourmaline
Year: 9	Lapis Lazuli
Year: 10	Diamond (see our brilliant CZ jewelry)
Year: 11	Turquoise
Year: 12	Jade
Year: 13	Citrine
Year: 14	Opal
Year: 15	Ruby (See Garnet)
Year: 16	Peridot
Year: 17	Watches
Year: 18	Cats-Eye
Year: 19	Aquamarine (See Blue Topaz)
Year: 20	Emerald (see Peridot)
Year: 21	Iolite
Year: 22	Spinel
Year: 23	Topaz
Year: 24	Tanzanite
Year: 25	Silver Jubilee
Year: 30	Pearl Jubilee
Year: 35	Emerald (similar color: Peridot)
Year: 40	Ruby (similar color: Garnet)
Year: 45	Sapphire (similar: Iolite)
Year: 50	Golden Jubilee
Year: 55	Alexandrite
Year: 60	Diamond Jubilee (see our brilliant CZ jewelry)
Year: 70	Sapphire Jubilee (similar: Iolite)
Year: 80	Ruby Jubilee (see Garnet)

 

Which to Choose?

Birthstone? Zodiac Gemstone? Day-of-Birth stone? Anniversary gemstone?

The age-old question of which gems suit which people, or which gemstone above all others corresponds to a particular character has been an important decision for people for the last seven thousand years.

The ancient order of the Babylonians (this was when the signs of the zodiac and birthstones first emerged - see zodiac gemstones) was only retained for a few gemstones. Nevertheless some jewels had already been assigned to specific signs of the zodiac with a certain amount of regularity for centuries.

In the last 100 years the magic may have been waned a bit for some people, we find that the increasing individuality of a personal stone has been rediscovered.

Random gemstone categorization had made it difficult for jewelers to provide their customers with ornamental gems which suited them. The result was a wealth and confusion of equally valid birthstone charts. A specially convened world conference of jewelers was called upon to decide which gem should be assigned to which month. However, the 1913 jewelers' convention was unable to reach a decision. They allowed different rulings to remain in place.

That said, we think that the best gemstone for you could be your birthstone, your anniversay, day-of-birth, your zodiac sign gemstone OR, simply, the color you love to wear!

 

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