Birthstones by month or zodiac sign: 59 Photos
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Unlike birthstones, which are based on the month you were born, there are various different beliefs about which gemstones relates to which sign. These gemstones are believed to have the power to heal, relax and clarify. Certain gemstones are particularly beneficial for each zodiac sign.
The twelve gemstones were emerald, sapphire, diamond, topaz, carbuncle, sardius, agate, ligure, amethyst, onyx, jasper and beryl. Later, around 1 and 5 AD, the stones were associated with the twelve signs of the zodiac, then in the 18th century gem traders in Poland associated each gemstone with a person's birth month.
Birthstones by Zodiac Signs
Birthstones by zodiac signs | Birthstone |
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Virgo Birthstone (August 23 to September 22) | Blue Sapphire |
Libra Birthstone (September 23 to October 22) | Opal |
Scorpio Birthstone (October 23 to November 21) | Topaz |
Sagittarius Birthstone (November 22 to December 21) | Tanzanite |
January is garnet, February is amethyst, March is aquamarine, April is diamond, May is emerald, June is alexandrite, July is ruby, August is peridot, September is sapphire, October is tourmaline, November is topaz, December is blue topaz.
If you were born in March, June, August, October, November, or December, then you have two birthstone options for your birth month. Choose by birthstone colors: If you have more than one option for your birthstone, then you can choose by color preference.