Birthstones
A birthstone for every month.
The official US list from Jewelers of America, with the extra stones GIA lists for March and August.
The list
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January
Garnet
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February
Amethyst
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March
Aquamarine
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April
Diamond
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May
Emerald
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June
Pearl, Moonstone, Alexandrite
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July
Ruby
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August
Peridot, Spinel
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September
Sapphire
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October
Opal, Tourmaline
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November
Citrine, Topaz
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December
Turquoise, Tanzanite, Blue Zircon
Source: Jewelers of America, Birthstones
Good to know
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Who publishes the official list
The official US birthstone list dates to 1912, when the American National Retail Jewelers Association set it. That group is now Jewelers of America.
Source: Jewelers of America, Birthstones
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GIA adds bloodstone for March
GIA lists two March birthstones, aquamarine and bloodstone. Jewelers of America's list shows only aquamarine.
Source: GIA, March Birthstones
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GIA adds sardonyx for August
GIA lists three August birthstones: peridot, spinel and sardonyx. Jewelers of America's list shows only peridot and spinel.
Source: GIA, August Birthstones