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Modern, Traditional, Zodiac, & Swarovski Birthstone Guide

Choosing jewelry with the birthstone of a loved one is a wonderful way to celebrate her uniqueness! To guide you in selecting the perfect birthstone jewelry, we have created the following Modern, Traditional, Zodiac, & Swarovski Birthstone Guide.

Modern & Traditional Birthstones

January Birthstone
Modern: Garnet
Traditional: Garnet
Garnet- January Birthstone
July Birthstone
Modern: Ruby
Traditional: Ruby
Ruby- July Birthstone
February Birthstone
Modern: Amethyst
Traditional: Amethyst
Amethyst- February Birthstone
August Birthstone
Modern: Peridot
Traditional: Sardonyx
Peridot- August Birthstone
March Birthstone
Modern: Aquamarine
Traditional: Bloodstone
Aquamarine- March Birthstone
September Birthstone
Modern: Sapphire
Traditional: Sapphire
Sapphire- September Birthstone
April Birthstone
Modern: Diamond
Traditional: Diamond
Diamond- April Birthstone
October Birthstone
Modern: Opal
Traditional: Tourmaline
Opal- October Birthstone
May Birthstone
Modern: Emerald
Traditional: Emerald
Emerald- May Birthstone
November Birthstone
Modern: Topaz
Traditional: Citrine
Topaz- November Birthstone
June Birthstone
Modern: Pearl
Traditional: Alexandrite
Pearl- June Birthstone
December Birthstone
Modern: Turquoise, Blue Topaz,
Blue Zircon, Tanzanite
Traditional: Turquoise
Turquoise, Blue Topaz, Blue Zircon, & Tanzanite- December Birthstones

Zodiac Stones

Because the Zodiac signs encompass two months instead of one, your Zodiac stone is most likely different from your birthstone. See the following chart below for all the Zodiac stones.

Capricorn (Dec 22 - Jan 20)- Ruby
Aquarius (Jan 21 - Feb 21)- Garnet
Pisces (Feb 22 - March 21) - Amethyst
Aries (March 22 - April 20) - Bloodstone (Jasper)
Taurus (April 21 - May 21) - Sapphire
Gemini (May 22 - June 21) - Agate
Cancer (June 22 - July 22) - Emerald
Leo (July 23 - August 22) - Onyx
Virgo (August 23 - Sept 22) - Carnelian
Libra (Sept 23 - Oct 23) - Chrysolite (Peridot)
Scorpio (Oct 24 - Nov 21) - Aquamarine
Sagittarius (Nov 23 - Dec 21) - Topaz

Swarovski Birthstones

Swarovski crystal jewelry is an affordable, yet beautiful way to celebrate the birthday of someone you love. Swarovski has put together their own birthstone guide based on the beautiful crystals that coordinate closely with the modern and traditional birthstones.

January- Garnet or Siam
February- Amethyst
March- Aquamarine
April - Crystal
May - Emerald
June - Pearl or Alexandrite
July - Ruby or Siam
August - Peridot
September - Sapphire
October - Lt Rose or Opal
November - Topaz
December - Blue Zircon, Turquoise, or Tanzanite



Photo Credits: Garnet: © Mackon, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Emerald, Sapphire: © Travis Manley, Diamond: © Christopher Elwell,Pearl: © Agg, Ruby: © Artman, Peridot, Tanzanite: © Cardiae, Opal: © John Hellewell, Topaz: © Batman2000, Turquoise: © Alessandra Lobo Sponholz, Blue Zircon: © Viktoriia Kulish, Blue Topaz: © Red3324 | Dreamstime.com


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