
Birthstones and Birthstone Jewellery
Each symbolising a particular month in the calendar, birthstones represent a special bond of love and affection, with birthstone jewellery making wonderful birthday and special occasion gifts. The history, meaning and lore behind each of the 12 beautiful stones transform the gift of a birthstone into a unique and individual token of love and respect. Birthstones have been around since ancient times, with many found in Greek, Egyptian or Persian antiquity. From January’s garnet, representing constancy, to December’s turquoise, meaning peace and prosperity, your birthstone is individual and meaningful to you.
The birthstones by calender month are;
| January | Garnet | July | Ruby |
| February | Amethyst | August | Peridot |
| March | Aquamarine | September | Sapphire |
| April | Diamond | October | Opal |
| May | Emerald | November | Topaz |
| June | Pearl | December | Turquoise |
A birthstone can also depend on your Zodiac star sign. They differ slightly to the birthstones relating to the calendar months. Click Here to learn more about the Zodiac birthstones.
Select a birthstone below to discover more about it.
