Birthstone Guide: For each month

Shop Garnet Jewelry	Garnet	Named after its resemblance of a pomegranate seed Found in Egyptian jewelry from 3100 B.C. Garnet comes in all colors, but the birthstone is a burgundy red	Brings friendship, sincerity, health & loyalty Protects during travel Symbol of faith, eternity & truth
Shop Amethyst Jewelry	Amethyst	A purple quartz with a rich history Ancient Greeks and Romans believed the birthstone prevented drunkenness English royalty wore in the Middle Ages Leonard da Vinci thought it dissipated evil thoughts and quickened intelligence	Keeps wearers even-tempered and level-headed Brings peace of mind, calm, serenity & tranquility Drives away worries
Shop Aquamarine Jewelry	Aquamarine	Latin for aqua (water) and marina (the sea) Lore says this birthstone is mermaid treasure Usually light green-blue to blue-green color. Deeper color more typical in larger gems Made of beryl and related to emeralds	Believed to protect sailors and provide a safe voyage Symbol of health, youth & hope Cools tempers and calms emotions Sharpens the mind
Shop Diamond Jewelry	Diamond	Name stems from "Adama," Greek for "unconquerable" Were worn to protect fighters in battle Ancient Greeks thought the birthstone was fragments of fallen stars or tears of the gods Graded on cut, color, clarity and carat weight Valued for fire and brilliance Learn more in the diamond guide	Represents fearlessness & invincibility Emblem of love and eternity Helps wearer see things clearly and honestly
Shop Emerald Jewelry	Emerald	Mined as early as 330 B.C. in Egypt Made of beryl and related to aquamarine The great Cleopatra collected emeralds Inclusions make this brittle gem one of the most difficult to cut	Symbol of life, fertility, rebirth & youth Said to bring joy, love & fortune
Shop Pearl Jewelry	Pearl	Organically grown in mollusks Only gemstone that does not need polishing Favorite gem of the Roman Empire Considered tears of the gods in ancient Persian mythology Natural pearls were so rare, that only the wealthy could afford them Culturing made this birthstone affordable to all Learn more in the pearl guide	A symbol of purity and innocence for centuries Emblem for modesty, peace, beauty & nobility
Shop Ruby Jewelry	Ruby	Fiery red birthstone Made of corundum and related to sapphires If the red color is not deep enough, it will be classified as a sapphire fancy	Brings passion and blocks misfortune Given as a symbol of success, devotion & integrity Known as the stone of love Protects and gives strength
Shop Peridot Jewelry	Peridot	Birthstones brought from the deep earth through volcano eruptions Believed to be the tears of Pele, the Hawaiian goddess of fire and volcanoes Several color choices, including yellowish-green, lime & olive green	Brings friendship, success & peace Chases away depression, fear, envy & nightmares
Shop Sapphire Jewelry	Sapphire	Made of corundum Most popular and valuable color is deep blue Fancies come in orange, green, purple, yellow & pink Red corundum are rubies, not sapphires	Clears the mind Promotes relaxation and truth In the Medieval Ages, the birthstone was associated with heaven Protects loved ones from harm, envy & sickness
Shop Opal Jewelry	Opal	Derived from Greek word "Opallos," which means "to see a change (of color)" Ancient Romans named it "Queen of the Gems" due to its unique and colorful rainbow flashes Can be many colors, with white being the most common and black the most valuable. It can range from semi-transparent to opaque. Made of hardened non-crystalline silica gel A soft birthstone that must be handled with care	Symbol of purity, hope & fidelity Gives confidence and health Sharpens the mind Said to lose its power once the owner dies People in the Middle Ages wore opal rings to avoid plague
Shop Citrine Jewelry	Citrine	French word for "lemon" A quartz with abundant sources Color can range from light yellow to brown-orange, but most prized is a yellow-orange	The "healing quartz" Creates vitality Supports mental clarity, success, confidence & hope Makes wearers lighthearted and relaxed Gives authority and power
Shop Blue Topaz Jewelry	Blue Topaz	Topaz is naturally colorless. The blue color is due to either natural or man-made heat Sky, Swiss and London are the color names from lightest to darkest The birthstone is the hardest silicate mineral Made of aluminum and fluorine	Symbolizes love and fidelity when given as a gift Thought to have cooling properties Provides patience and pleasantness