January - Garnet & Rose Quartz

February - Amethyst

This charming, violet stone is the color of royalty. It is not only purported to be a harbinger of luck, quick wit and health, but is also said to inspire the intellect, improve the skin and encourage sincerity.

March - Aquamarine

Aquamarine, known as the sailors’ lucky stone, is the serene and eternal color of the sky and ocean. It is said to arouse feelings of sympathy, trust, and harmony in both friendship and marriage.

April - Diamond

The diamond, a girl’s best friend, is not only a rapturously brilliant stone, but also the symbol of innocence, eternity, love, fidelity and tradition. It is said to promote a happy, healthy marriage.

May - Emerald & Chrysoprase

The intense, radiant, and rare emerald stone is often regarded as the amulet of good fortune. It symbolizes fertility, rebirth and – not surprisingly – springtime.
Chrysoprase, a lighter, but no less lively green stone, is also representative of May. It is said to speed healing, cure restlessness and deflect negative energy.

June - Pearl & Moonstone

Pearl, considered an "organic" gemstone because of its origin in a live oyster, is the lustrous symbol of modesty, purity, peace, beauty, nobility and longevity. In ancient times, the pearl was thought to have life-giving, restorative powers.
Moonstone, the other June gem, is known for its enchanting play of light. It is said to enhance feelings of tenderness and love and, additionally, promote emotional fortitude, intuition and understanding.

July - Ruby & Carnelian

The elegant and, indeed, vivacious ruby is associated with unbridled love, passion, exuberance, power and, perhaps most importantly, contentment.
July birthdays may also opt for the carnelian, an orange, semi-precious stone attributed with the ability to enhance hope, comfort and good luck.

August - Peridot

An increasingly popular stone, August’s green peridot has long been considered an amulet to ward of evil and increase the effectiveness of healing drugs. It is also symbolic of success, peace, a happy marriage, and love.

September - Sapphire & Lapis

Generally thought of as blue, the precious sapphire actually comes in a fabulous rainbow of colors. It promotes a balanced lifestyle, in which reliability and temperament meld and there is a ready anticipation of new things.
Traditionally, both sapphire and lapis (the other September stone) promote faithfulness, authenticity, serenity and harmony in relationships.

October - Opal & Tourmaline

Opal, the fiery, iridescent stone – known for its unusual play of colors and healing power – is October’s symbol of purity, hope and health. It is said to diminish depression and guide its wearer into the arms of true, lasting love.
Tourmaline, also noted for its wide range of colors, is said to dispel fear and encourage centered tranquility.

November - Citrine & Topaz

Citrine – easily identified by its warm, autumn glow – is linked with sanity, healing, strength, wisdom, and courage.
Both citrine and topaz, November’s alternate gem, are said to stimulate intellect, enhance fertility, and reduce one’s depression, anger, and fear.

December - Turquoise & Topaz

The remarkably bright and playful turquoise is said not only to bring good luck, but also protect its wearer from evil. It’s the stone of confidence, prosperity, and happy, healthy relationships!
Topaz, on the other hand, is said to stimulate intellect, enhance fertility, and reduce one’s depression, anger, and fear.