# June birthstone: Pearl

> The June birthstone is pearl. Its meaning and history, alternatives at gift-friendly prices, June star signs and pieces you can buy in the UK.

URL: https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/birthstones/june
Updated: 2026-10-30

The birthstone for June is pearl. The full list is pearl, moonstone and alexandrite. June is one of the few months with three stones. Pearls grow inside molluscs; moonstone is a feldspar with a soft blue sheen.

## June birthstones at a glance

- [Moonstone](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/crystals/moonstone): traditionally linked with the moon, intuition and new beginnings; June birthstone
- [Rainbow moonstone](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/crystals/rainbow-moonstone): traditionally linked with intuition and the moon's cycles
- [Selenite](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/crystals/selenite): traditionally linked with light and cleansing other crystals; avoid water

## Where birthstone lists come from

The idea of a stone for each month goes back to the twelve stones on the breastplate of the Jewish high priest, described in the Book of Exodus. The modern list was set by the American National Association of Jewelers in 1912, and Britain's National Association of Goldsmiths published its own list in 1937. That is why some months have more than one stone.

## June star signs

June birthdays fall under [Gemini](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/zodiac/gemini/crystals) (21 May – 20 June) and [Cancer](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/zodiac/cancer/crystals) (21 June – 22 July), so a sign stone is another gift option.

## Gift ideas at every price

- Under £10: a tumbled selenite or moonstone in a pouch with a card.
- £10–£30: a pendant, bracelet or point in the birthstone colour.
- £30 and over: a sphere, a larger point or a set with a candle and incense. Orders over £40 travel free.

## Care

Hard stones (7 and above on the Mohs scale) can be washed in warm soapy water. Softer and porous stones need a dry cloth only. Each stone page gives specific care.

## Questions

**What is the June birthstone?**

Pearl, moonstone and alexandrite.

**What colour is the June birthstone?**

June is one of the few months with three stones.

**Is there a cheaper alternative to pearl?**

Yes: rainbow moonstone and selenite give a similar look or tradition at a lower price.

**Can I wear a June birthstone if I wasn't born in June?**

Yes, anyone can wear a June birthstone. Birthstone lists are a modern jewellers' tradition (set in 1912 in the US and 1937 in the UK), not a rule, and many people choose stones for their colour or meaning. Moonstone, Rainbow moonstone and Selenite are the usual choices.

**What is the zodiac stone for a June birthday?**

A June birthday falls under two star signs, and each has its own traditional stones. Check your exact date, then see the [crystals for June](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/crystals-by-month/june) page, which lists both signs' stones. Many people give the birthstone and a sign stone together.

## Related

- [May birthstone](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/birthstones/may)
- [July birthstone](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/birthstones/july)
- [All birthstones](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/birthstones)
- [Crystal gift finder](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/gift-finder)

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