Birthstone Jewelry
Birthstone jewelry provides a wealth of
colorful ways to honor the birthday of someone you care about—or simply to
brighten up your own jewelry collection. Here’s a quick overview of the 12
birthstones.
January - Garnet

Like a cardinal in the snow, the garnet
January birthstone provides a welcome burst of red in a snowy month. This
crimson semiprecious gem has been catching eyes for thousands of years.
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July - Ruby
Another
of the four classic precious gemstones, the ruby is bold and timeless. Its
fire-like red dazzle makes it especially fitting birthstone jewelry for a
notoriously scorching July month. |
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February -
Amethyst
The
amethyst has long been associated with royalty thanks to its vivid violet
sparkle. This purple semiprecious gemstone is flattering to any skin tone,
whether you are born in February or not! |
August - Peridot
The
August peridot displays vivid light green sparkle with just a hint of gold,
giving it a personality that’s full of life. It’s ideal gemstone jewelry for days
when it seems that summer will never end. |
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March -
Aquamarine
With
a cool, light blue sparkle that calls to mind the glitter of the sunlight on
the waves, aquamarine is a refreshing birthstone jewelry gem that’s perfect for March and
the first days of spring. |
September -
Sapphire
The
sapphire has a dark blue sparkle that’s always glamorous as it captures the
hue of an evening sky. It’s one of the four classic precious gemstones; and,
as a bonus, it’s also quite hard, making it a pick with lasting beauty for
September women! |
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April - Diamond
No
gemstone is more versatile, more durable or more loved than the diamond. As
birthstone jewelry for April, its colorless dazzle is a celebration of light and
longer days. |
October - Opal
Unlike
most birthstones, the opal shimmers rather than sparkles. Its multi-hued
iridescent beauty makes it a lovely pick for the month of October when the
trees explode with color. |
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May - Emerald
For
many, May is the month when the world finally comes to life again, making
the saturated green hue of the emerald birthstone particularly fitting. One of the four
classic precious gemstones, it is always elegant. |
November - Citrine
The
sunny yellow sparkle of citrine is especially welcome in the month of
November when the sunshine becomes scarce. This semiprecious stone seems to
overflow with warmth. |
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June - Pearl
The
birthstone jewelry of June, the pearl, is unique among birthstones: rather than being mined in the
earth, it is produced by an oyster. Available a number of varieties, the
pearl never fails to emulate class. |
December -
Tanzanite
The
newcomer to the list of birthstone jewelry, tanzanite stands out in December for
its unique hue. With an intriguing bluish-violet sparkle it’s a truly
stunning stone.
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Whether you choose a gem that
celebrates a specific birth month or simply choose a piece based on your taste,
the vivid colors of birthstone jewelry make these pieces gorgeous options.
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