Did you know that the tradition of pairing gemstones with specific months actually dates back to at least the 1st century CE? While you may know your birthstone already, perhaps you’ve never liked it and wish you had another one. The official birthstone chart is below, but you can read more about birthstones and find historical alternatives for each month.
| Month | Birthstone |
| January | Garnet |
| February | Amethyst |
| March | Aquamarine |
| April | Diamond |
| May | Emerald |
| June | Pearl |
| July | Ruby |
| August | Peridot |
| September | Sapphire |
| October | Opal |
| November | Topaz |
| December | Turquoise |
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