Jewelry Glossary
BIRTHSTONE:
Gem stone associated with a specific month of the year. Like the jewelry equivalent of a zodiac sign, birthstones have their roots in ancient astrology. Birthstone lists have changed over the years, but today's has been around since the U.S. jewelry industry published it in the 1950's.
January: Garnet
February: Amethyst
March: Aquamarine
April: Diamond
May: Emerald
June: Pearl and/ or Moonstone
July: Ruby
August: Peridot
September: Sapphire
October: Opal
November: Citrine, Topaz
December: Turquoise, Zircon
See also:
Gemstone color
Garnet
Amethyst
Aquamarine
Diamond
Emerald
Pearl
Ruby
Peridot
Sapphire
Opal
Citrine
Topaz
Turquoise