Treat yourself or a loved one to the thoughtful gift of birthstone jewelry. Shop necklaces, earrings, rings, bracelets, and more jewelry with birthstones for every month of the year. Perfect for gifts—birthstones are said to reflect the strengths and positive characteristics of the people born to their month. From powerful garnet to generous blue topaz, all our birthstone jewelry is expertly crafted to be as unique as the wearer.
Birthstones are particular gemstones popularly associated with the month or astrological sign of a person's birth. These birthstones are said to reflect the positive aspects of your personality, strengthen your best characteristics and highlight your most charming traits.
Visit our birthstone guide to learn more about these special gems.
Do birthstones carry special meanings?
With 12 different birthstones, there is a lot of symbolism to these gemstones. Birthstones carry meanings of luck, wealth, good health, fidelity, and more. In fact, many birthstones are considered good luck gemstones. The exact meaning will vary from one birthstone to the next.
What is the history of birthstones?
Birthstones are valued for their incredible beauty, bringing sparkle and enticing shine to all styles of jewelry. Many birthstones are also imbued with spiritual meanings, with a history of symbolism dating back to the breastplate of Aaron that contained 12 gemstones representing the tribes of Israel along with the zodiac signs.
Today’s modern birthstone list was established by the National Association of Jewelers in 1912 when symbolic meanings, zodiac associations, gem availability, and historical context were all combined into our modern list. There have been a few updates to the list over the years with more stunning gems joining the ranks of birthstones.
What are the birthstones for each month?
Every month has a unique birthstone assigned to it, making it easy to find stylish birthstone jewelry that represents that month.
Birthstone jewelry can be an especially meaningful gift for new parents or grandparents.
Why do some months have two birthstones?
Some months are associated with multiple birthstones because there is both a traditional and a modern list of birthstones.
The traditional list of birthstones originated in Poland between the 16th and 18th centuries. In contrast, the National Association of Jewelers released the modern list in 1912. The National Association of Jewelers created the modern list to suit the contemporary taste, and this is the list most jewelers go by today.
While most months have just one birthstone, some months have multiple if you consider these different lists. December, for example, has both blue topaz and turquoise as its birthstones. August has peridot, though many people consider spinel as an additional birthstone for this month.
Is birthstone jewelry trendy?
Jewelry with birthstones is a stylish choice for symbolism, self-expression and simple aesthetic wear. These gems are an on-trend choice.
What are the 12 birthstones?
The 12 birthstones on the ubiquitous modern list are garnet, amethyst, aquamarine, diamond, emerald, pearl, ruby, peridot, sapphire, opal, citrine, and blue topaz.
Can you wear birthstone jewelry for other months?
While many people choose birthstone jewelry by the month they were born in, there are no set rules that you must stick to your birth month. If there’s a birthstone from another month with symbolism or a look that you enjoy, you can absolutely wear that month’s birthstone. In fact, many people choose to wear symbolic jewelry with birthstones to represent special moments in their lives. Many gemstone engagement rings feature birthstones as well.
What types of birthstone jewelry styles are available?
Find your perfect piece from our selection of birthstone jewelry with styles in gold, platinum and silver. You can find jewelry with standalone birthstones or pieces that combine several gems together for eye-catching designs.
How do you care for birthstone jewelry?
You can follow basic gemstone care and cleaning tips to keep your birthstone jewelry in shape.