Birthstones and Other Lists

This page contains a number of lists including birthstones. It should be noted that over the course of time and centuries these lists change and in modern times have changed with market tastes and forces. In addition, different cultures may have different stones for the months of the years.

Birthstones

Month	Gemstone
January	Garnet, Rose Quartz
February	Amethyst, Onyx
March	Aquamarine, Bloodstone (Blood Jasper)
April	Diamond, Sapphire, Quartz Crystal
May	Emerald, Chrysoprase
June	Pearl, Moonstone, Alexandrite
July	Ruby, Carnelian
August	Peridot, Onyx, Sardonyx
September	Sapphire, Peridot, Lapis Lazuli
October	Aquamarine, Opal, Tourmaline, Beryl
November	Topaz, Tiger's Eye
December	Turquoise, Zircon, Tanzanite (added to list in 2002), Blue Topaz

Zodiac Stones

Zodiac Sign	Gemstone
Aries (March 22 - April 20)	Red Jasper, Carnelian, Bloodstone
Taurus (April 21 - May 21)	Carnelian, Rose Quartz, Sapphire
Gemini (May 22 - June 21)	Citrine, Tiger's Eye, Agate
Cancer (June 22 - July 22)	Chrysoprase, Adventurine, Emerald
Leo (July 23 - August 22)	Quartz Crystal, Golden Quartz (Dark Citrine), Onyx
Virgo (August 23 - Sept 22)	Citirne, Yellow Agate, Carnelian
Libra (Sept 23 - Oct 23)	Orange Citrine, Smokey Quartz, Peridot
Scorpio (Oct 24 - Nov 21)	Blood-Red Carnelian, Beryl
Sagittarius (Nov 23 - Dec 21)	Sapphire, Chalcedony, Topaz
Capricorn (Dec 22 - Jan 20)	Onyx, Quartz Cat's Eye, Ruby
Aquarius (Jan 21 - Feb 21)	Turquoise, Hawk's Eye, Garnet
Pisces (Feb 22 - March 21)	Amethyst

Chinese Calendar

Animal	Gemstone
Rat	Moonstone, Pearl
Ox	Topaz, Amber
Tiger	Alexandrite
Rabbit	Jade, Emerald
Dragon	Garnet, Agate
Snake	Black Pearl
Horse	Turquoise
Sheep/Goat	Red Coral, Opal
Monkey	White Coral, Opal
Rooster	Citrine
Dog	Lapis Lazuli
Pig	Ruby, Lavender Jade

More lists to come... stay tuned.

 

 

 

 

 

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