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Birthstones by Month
Over thousands of years a tradition has developed associating certain gemstones with times of the year. With the passing of time and fashions different gemstones have been ascribed to different months. It is thought that originally color was the major attribute which determined a person's birthstone. During the eighteenth century the connection between birthstones and particular months received a wave of popularity and many different lists came into being. IN 1937, the National Association of goldsmiths organized a uniform lists which has become internationally recognized.
| Month |
Birthstone |
Alternatives |
Color |
| January |
Garnet |
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Dark Red |
| February |
Amethyst |
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Purple |
| March |
Aquamarine |
Bloodstone |
Pale Blue |
| April |
Diamond |
Rock Crystal |
White |
| May |
Emerald |
Chyrsoprase |
Bright Green |
| June |
Pearl |
Moonstone |
Cream |
| July |
Ruby |
Cornelian, Onyx |
Red |
| August |
Peridot |
Sardonyx |
Pale Green |
| September |
Sapphire |
Lapis Lazuli |
Deep Blue |
| October |
Opal |
Tourmaline |
Variegated |
| November |
Topaz |
Citrine |
Yellow |
| December |
Turquoise |
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Sky Blue |
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