Birthstones by zodiac sign: 59 Photos
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Zodiac birthstone chart
Month | Star Sign | Traditional Gemstone |
---|---|---|
January | Capricorn | Garnet |
February | Aquarius | Amethyst |
March | Pisces | Aquamarine |
April | Aries | Diamond |
Aquarius: Garnet; Pisces: Amethyst; Aries: Bloodstone or Diamond; Taurus: Ruby; Gemini: Agate; Cancer: Emerald; Leo: Onyx; Virgo: Carnelian; Libra: Peridot; Scorpio: Emerald; Sagittarius: Topaz; Capricorn: Ruby.
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.
The Taurus is the only zodiac sign that has two full precious gemstones: the gemstones of kings and queens. Of course, we're talking about the emerald and the sapphire.
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.