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Birthstones by month
Every month has at least one birthstone. Here is the chart, with affordable alternatives and links to each month.
Birthstone chart
| Month | Birthstone | Alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| January | Garnet | Garnet (also rose quartz in some modern lists) |
| February | Amethyst | Amethyst (also onyx in some older lists) |
| March | Aquamarine | Aquamarine, with bloodstone as the traditional alternative |
| April | Diamond | Diamond, with clear quartz (rock crystal) as the popular affordable alternative |
| May | Emerald | Emerald, with chrysoprase as an alternative |
| June | Pearl | Pearl, moonstone and alexandrite |
| July | Ruby | Ruby, with carnelian as a traditional alternative |
| August | Peridot | Peridot, sardonyx and spinel |
| September | Sapphire | Sapphire, with lapis lazuli as an alternative |
| October | Opal | Opal and tourmaline |
| November | Topaz | Topaz and citrine |
| December | Turquoise | Turquoise, tanzanite and zircon |
Questions answered
Who decides birthstones?
Jewellers' associations: the US list dates from 1912 and the British list from 1937.
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