What's your birthstone?

Difference Between Astrological Gemstones and Modern Birthstones

Birth Month	Modern Birthstones	Mystical Birthstones
January	Garnet	Emerald
February	Amethyst	Bloodstone
March	Aquamarine	Jade
April	Diamond	Opal

Regarding this, what are the 2 birthstones for each month?

Birthstones By Month

01 January Birthstone - Garnet. The January Birthstone is Garnet.
02 February Birthstone - The Amethyst.
03 March Birthstone - Aquamarine and Bloodstone.
04 April Birthstone - Diamond.
05 May Birthstone - Emerald.
06 June Birthstone – Pearl and Alexandrite.
07 July Birthstone - Ruby.
08 August Birthstone - Peridot.

Similarly, what is the rarest birthstone? The Rarest Birthstones For example, April's diamond, though pricey, is less rare than rubies, emeralds, and alexandrite. While on the topic of alexandrite, this is currently the rarest gemstone on the birthstone list and can come at quite a cost.

In this regard, what is the birthstone for all 12 months?

Birthstones by Time Frame

Month	15th- 20th century	U.S. (2019)
September	chrysolite	sapphire
October	opal, aquamarine	opal, tourmaline
November	topaz, pearl	topaz, citrine
December	bloodstone, ruby	turquoise, zircon, tanzanite

What is the most expensive birthstone?

Rubies. Rubies, beautiful blood red stones, are rarer still than either emeralds or diamonds. Although synthetic and manufactured composite rubies abound, a genuine, untreated and pure ruby of good size and flawless coloration is easily the most valuable birthstone in the bunch.

39 Related Question Answers Found

Do all months have 2 birthstones?

Traditionally each month is associated with one birthstone but you will find some months have multiple birthstones. This fact does create some confusion but the multiple options for some months was created in order to allow more affordable options in addition to the traditional more expensive stones.

What is the most prettiest birthstone?

Top 10 Best Birthstones

Emerald - May.
Aquamarine - March.
Ruby - July.
Garnet - January.
Pearl - June. June is so lucky with birthstones.
Amethyst - February. Amethyst is the most alluring and in my opinion, the most beautiful birthstone there is.
Blue Topaz - December. Light blue diamonds look nice. -
Opal - October.

Why are there 2 birthstones for October?

October also has two birthstones; Tourmaline and Opal. Tourmaline is a favorite gemstone for many because it's available in a rainbow of beautiful colors. Opal gemstones are truly unique because each individual gem is adorned with a one-of-a-kind color combination.

Does April have 2 birthstones?

Because these two Zodiac signs span part of April, both are listed in this table. Birthstones for the calendar month of April are diamond, opal, and sapphire. The Zodiac signs of Aries and Taurus include nine additional stones: bloodstone, topaz, jasper, coral, amber, turquoise, emerald, aventurine, and garnet.

Why are there 2 birthstones for March?

March has two birthstones – aquamarine and bloodstone. Aquamarines vary in color from deep blue to blue-green of different intensities, caused by traces of iron in the beryl crystal. Naturally occurring deep blue stones are the most prized because they are rare and expensive.

How were birthstones chosen?

Well, experts believe the way birthstones were chosen for each month can be tracked back to the Bible. In Exodus 28 Moses sets directions for making special garments for Aaron, the High Priest of the Hebrews. The breastplate was said to contain 12 different gemstones, representing the twelve tribes of Israel.

What is the color for each month?

Month	Flower	Colors
March	Jonquil, Violet	White, Light Blue
April	Sweet Pea, Daisy	Yellow, Red and colorless
May	Lily of the Valley, Hawthorne	Yellow, Red and green
June	Rose	Light Blue, White and cream

What is the best birthstone?

Birthstones Ranked: These Are the Best and Worst Months to Have

Emerald (May) The lush abundance of spring is mirrored in May's birthstone, the emerald, with its deep green hue, making it the best birthstone of them all.
Amethyst (February)
Aquamarine (March)
Garnet (January)
Sapphire (September)
Ruby (July)
Opal & Tourmaline (October)
Pearl and Alexandrite (June)

What are the dates for birthstones?

Birthstones by Zodiac Sign

Aquarius Zodiac Stone: Garnet. Jan 21 - Feb 18.
Pisces Zodiac Stone: Amethyst. Feb 19 - Mar 20.
Aries Zodiac Stone: Bloodstone. Mar 21- Apr 20.
Taurus Zodiac Stone: Sapphire. Apr 21 - May 21.
Gemini Zodiac Stone: Agate.
Cancer Zodiac Stone: Emerald.
Leo Zodiac Stone: Onyx.
Virgo Zodiac Stone: Carnelian.

What are the month birthstones?

Birth Months and their Birthstones

January– Garnet.
February– Amethyst.
March– Aquamarine, Bloodstone.
April– Diamond.
May– Emerald.
June– Pearl, Moonstone, Alexandrite.
July– Ruby.
August– Peridot, Spinel.

What month is pink birthstone?

Also see birthstone list by color (red, blue, violet, etc.)

Month	Colors	Birthstones
October	Clear	Sapphire - Tourmaline
	Green	Agate - Jasper - Opal - Peridot - Sapphire - Tourmaline
	Orange/Salmon	Agate - Coral
	Pink	Sapphire - Tourmaline

What color are the birthstones for each month?

Birthstone meanings by month:

Month	Birthstone	Meaning
March	Aquamarine	Serenity
April	Quartz or Diamond	Strength
May	Emerald	Hope
June	Pearl or Alexandrite	Love

How do I know what stone is right for me?

Here are 5 Ways to Choose a Crystal That is Right for You

Choose a Crystal Simply Because You're Drawn To It.
Choose a Crystal That Corresponds to a Chakra That You Want to Open or Balance.
Choose a Crystal According to the Positive Things it Will Do for You.
Choose a Crystal Based on Symptoms You Want to Improve.

Which birthstone is Diamond?

BIRTHSTONES. Traditionally, a birthstone is associated with each month of the year. For example, the birthstone for January is a garnet, while babies born in April get a diamond as their birthstone.

What color is Opal?

The most common kind of opal, the white opal, has a white, milky base color with a rainbow of pastel shades, while the black opal reflects blue, gray and green tones. The crystal opal is close to transparent with a bright rainbow of colors, while the fire opal is translucent with fiery sparks of red, yellow and orange.

Are birthstones by month or sign?

Birthstones by Astrological Sign

YOUR ASTROLOGICAL SIGN	TIME PERIOD	BIRTHSTONES
CANCER	Jun 21 to Jul 22	Ruby Amber
LEO	Jul 23 to Aug 23	Onyx Peridot
VIRGO	Aug 24 to Sep 22	Carnelian Blue Sapphire
LIBRA	Sept. 23 to Oct.23	Lapis Lazuli Opal

What are the two birthstones for July?

Birthstones for the calendar month of July are ruby, sapphire, onyx, sardonyx, and carnelian. The Zodiac signs of Cancer and Leo include five additional stones: emerald, moonstone, pearl, diamond, and tourmaline.