The stones behind every month of the year and the qualities they're believed to carry.
A birthstone is the simplest way into gemstone jewellery: one stone, chosen for the month someone was born, carrying qualities people have associated with it for centuries. It makes a birthday gift easy to get right, and it is a good place to start your own stack.
The twelve birthstones
January - violet garnet. A stone of protection, passion and steady friendship.
February - amethyst. Calm, clarity, and the quiet mind.
March - aquamarine. The stone of the sea; courage and clear communication.
April - clear quartz. Pure light, amplification, new beginnings.
May - green emerald. Renewal, growth, the heart of spring.
June - moonstone. Intuition, softness, the tidal feminine.
July - ruby. Courage, warmth, the fire of summer.
August - peridot. Joy, ease, gentle abundance.
September - blue sapphire. Wisdom, honesty, deep blue thinking.
October - tourmaline and pink opal. Creativity, tenderness, imagination.
November - citrine. Warmth, confidence, the last of the golden light.
December - turquoise. Steady vision, protection, the horizon.
Birthstone or zodiac?
Birth months and star signs overlap but are not the same - a late-March birthday is aquamarine by month and aries by sign. If you are buying for someone else and only know their birthday, the birthstone is the safer choice; if you know they follow astrology, the zodiac piece will mean more. Many people wear both.
Wearing and gifting birthstones
Birthstone bracelets stack easily with the stones you already wear, in either a gold or silver finish, and the adjustable macramé cord means you do not need their wrist size to buy one. For a family gift, one stone per child or grandchild worn together on the same wrist is a favourite with our customers. Add a short note about what the stone traditionally carries and the gift explains itself.
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