Birthstones

HISTORY

The history of birthstones dates back thousands of years, originating in Biblical times, as described in the Book of Exodus. This ancient tradition began with the twelve jewels on the breastplate of Aaron. Each month is associated with a primary gemstone and often an alternate birthstone. The alternate stone is usually more affordable while maintaining a similar color to the primary gemstone.

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BIRTHDAY MONTH	PRIMARY BIRTHSTONE	ALTERNATE BIRTHSTONE
January	Garnet	Pink Quartz
February	Amethyst	No Alternate
March	Aquamarine	Bloodstone
April	Diamond	White Topaz
May	Emerald	Chrysoprase
June	Pearl	Moonstone
July	Ruby	Carnelian
August	Peridot	No Alternate
September	Sapphire	Lapis
October	Opal	Tourmaline
November	Topaz	Citrine
December	Turquoise	Blue Topaz

VARIANCE

Lists of birthstones can vary, with some including alexandrite for June and blue zircon for December. We've opted to exclude these from our birthstone collection, as our jewelry designers focus on other gemstones for their handcrafted jewelry pieces. Explore our unique designs featuring popular birthstones for each month.

THREE BASIC CATEGORIES

Birthstones are typically divided into three main categories. Ornamental stones are colorful and attractive but not considered true "gemstones," such as malachite or hematite. Semi-precious gemstones, like amethyst and turquoise, hold moderate value. Precious gemstones, including rubies and emeralds, are the most valuable and sought after. Explore our jewelry collection featuring these stunning birthstones.

DURABILITY

Birthstones are measured by the Mohs scale of hardness, which indicates a stone's durability and scratch resistance. A wide range of numbers may be given for one stone due to different varieties within the same gemstone family. For example, almandine garnet and grossular garnet have different hardness levels due to their distinct chemical compositions. The Mohs scale runs from 1 to 10. Use these base reference points to understand your gemstone's durability. Explore our collection to find jewelry that suits your lifestyle and preferences.

• 1 – Talc
• 2 – Gypsum
• 3 – Calcite
• 4 – Fluorite
• 5 – Apatite
• 6 – Orthoclase (Feldspar)
• 7 – Quartz
• 8 – Topaz
• 9 – Corundum (Ruby & Sapphire)
• 10 – Diamond