Birthstones are a fascinating aspect of the gem and jewelry world, and are derived from early beliefs regarding the one’s time of birth and its relationship to the planets. Wearing a certain stone as protection against illness and misfortune, or another gem for good luck, eventually developed into the birthstone systems of today.
Modern Birthstones
From these early systems, comes the modern birthstone system.
Modern Birthstones
From these early systems, comes the modern birthstone system.
Month Stone 20th - 21st Centuries Systems
And (18th - 19th Centuries Systems)
January : Garnet (Garnet)
February : Amethyst (Amethyst, Hyacint)
March : Aquamarine, BloodStone (Jasper, BloodStone)
April : Diamond (Diamond, Sapphire)
May : Emerald (Emerald, Agate)
June : Pearl, Moonstone, Alexandrite (=)
July : Ruby (Turqoise, Onyx)
August : Peridot, Sardonyx (Sardonyx)
September : Sapphire (Peridot)
And (18th - 19th Centuries Systems)
January : Garnet (Garnet)
February : Amethyst (Amethyst, Hyacint)
March : Aquamarine, BloodStone (Jasper, BloodStone)
April : Diamond (Diamond, Sapphire)
May : Emerald (Emerald, Agate)
June : Pearl, Moonstone, Alexandrite (=)
July : Ruby (Turqoise, Onyx)
August : Peridot, Sardonyx (Sardonyx)
September : Sapphire (Peridot)
Oktober : Opal, Tourmaline (Beryl, Opal)
November : Topaz, Citrine (Topaz, Pearl)
December : Tanzanite, Turqoise, Zircone, Lapis Lazuli, Blue Topas (Ruby)
November : Topaz, Citrine (Topaz, Pearl)
December : Tanzanite, Turqoise, Zircone, Lapis Lazuli, Blue Topas (Ruby)
The Western birthstone system originates from the writings of Josephus (1st century AD) and St. Jerome (5th century AD). Both trace the custom to the gems of the Hebrew High Priest’s Breastplate. Over time, the birthstone custom died, only to be revived again in 18th-century Poland.
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