Discover the gemstones traditionally associated with each month of the year. Explore their signature colours and character, then follow the links to learn more or shop jewellery featuring your chosen stone.
Known for its rich red tones, garnet is the traditional birthstone associated with January.
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Amethyst is recognised for its distinctive purple colour, ranging from soft lilac to deeper violet.
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Aquamarine is prized for fresh blue and blue-green tones inspired by clear sea water.
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Diamond is April's best-known birthstone, valued for exceptional brilliance, hardness and enduring appeal.
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Emerald is celebrated for vivid green colour and is one of the most recognisable precious gemstones.
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June has several recognised birthstones, offering everything from luminous pearl to moonstone and colour-changing alexandrite.
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Ruby is known for powerful red colour, from vibrant crimson to deeper red shades.
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Peridot is August's signature green stone, with spinel and sardonyx also recognised as traditional alternatives.
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Sapphire is most famous for deep blue, although the gemstone naturally occurs in many other colours.
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October is associated with opal and tourmaline, two gemstones known for unusually broad and expressive colour ranges.
November is linked with topaz and citrine, both commonly seen in warm golden and yellow tones.
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December offers several blue-toned birthstones, including turquoise, tanzanite and zircon.
Birthstone traditions can vary. Some months are associated with more than one gemstone, so we have included the best-known modern alternatives where appropriate.