Find your birthstone by birth month. Discover meaning, healing properties, hardness, and origin of your gemstone.
Select Your Birth Month
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Pearl / Alexandrite
(Traditional: Pearl)
Purity, innocence, humility, wisdom
Gemstone Properties
Family / Mineral
Organic / Chrysoberyl
Mohs Hardness
2.5–4.5 (pearl) / 8.5 (alex)
Colors
White, cream, pink, black (pearl); green/red color-change (alexandrite)
Main Origins
Japan, China, Australia, Myanmar
Zodiac Signs
Gemini, Cancer
Typical Price Range
Pearl: $200–$3,000 / Alexandrite: $500–$15,000 per carat
Meaning & Healing
Symbolic Meaning
Purity, innocence, humility, wisdom
Healing Properties
Promotes sincerity, calms emotions, enhances personal integrity
Fun Fact
Alexandrite was discovered in Russia's Ural Mountains in 1830 on Tsar Alexander II's birthday — it appears green in daylight, red in lamplight.
All 12 Birthstones by Month
| Month | Modern Stone | Traditional | Key Meaning | Hardness |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🔴 January | Garnet | Garnet | Protection, friendship | 6.5–7.5 |
| 💜 February | Amethyst | Amethyst | Peace, courage | 7 |
| 💎 March | Aquamarine | Bloodstone | Courage, communication | 7.5–8 |
| 💍 April | Diamond | Diamond | Strength, eternal love | 10 |
| 💚 May | Emerald | Emerald | Rebirth, love | 7.5–8 |
| ⚪ June | Pearl / Alexandrite | Pearl | Purity, innocence | 2.5–4.5 (pearl) / 8.5 (alex) |
| ❤️ July | Ruby | Ruby | Passion, protection | 9 |
| 🟢 August | Peridot / Spinel | Peridot | Strength, beauty | 6.5–7 (peridot) / 8 (spinel) |
| 🔵 September | Sapphire | Sapphire | Wisdom, loyalty | 9 |
| 🌈 October | Opal / Tourmaline | Opal | Hope, creativity | 5.5–6.5 (opal) / 7–7.5 (tourmaline) |
| 🟡 November | Topaz / Citrine | Citrine | Joy, abundance | 8 (topaz) / 7 (citrine) |
| 🩵 December | Blue Topaz / Tanzanite / Turquoise | Turquoise | Success, happiness | 5–6 (turquoise) / 6–7 (tanzanite) / 8 (topaz) |
Birthstones are gemstones traditionally associated with each month of the year. The modern birthstone list was standardized by the American National Association of Jewelers in 1912, with later additions (alexandrite, tanzanite, spinel). The Mohs Hardness Scale (1–10) measures scratch resistance: diamond (10) is hardest; gemstones above 7 are suitable for everyday jewelry. Birthstones have been associated with healing, protection, and astrological influence for thousands of years across many cultures. The Romans, Greeks, and ancient Hebrews all had versions of gemstone-month associations. Whether chosen for jewelry, meditation, or gift-giving, birthstones remain among the most popular personalized gifts worldwide.