Find your birthstone by birth month. Discover meaning, healing properties, hardness, and origin of your gemstone.
Select Your Birth Month
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Sapphire
Wisdom, loyalty, nobility, sincerity
Gemstone Properties
Family / Mineral
Corundum
Mohs Hardness
9
Colors
Blue (most common), pink, yellow, white, green
Main Origins
Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Madagascar, Australia
Zodiac Signs
Virgo, Libra
Typical Price Range
$25–$11,000 per carat
Meaning & Healing
Symbolic Meaning
Wisdom, loyalty, nobility, sincerity
Healing Properties
Promotes mental clarity, calm, focus and spiritual insight
Fun Fact
Princess Diana's engagement ring — now worn by Kate Middleton — features a 12-carat oval blue sapphire.
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.