Birthstones by Month and Color

Birthstones by month and color indicate the lucky jewels for a person according to the month they were born in. Many cultures have calculated a list of birthstones for month in which a person is born. They say the birthstones by month and color help one attract positive energy and good luck towards them. Over many centuries the list of birthstones for each month has changed and has been altered several times.

Birthstone Colors Listed by Month

It is said, birthstones associated with a particular birth month help bring good luck, health and positive energy to the wearer. Also, these birthstones are said to be associated with certain mystical powers that according to astrologers. Therefore, people think about making jewelry made with birthstone.

The following chart contains a list of birthstones by month and color according to the modern and traditional list. The traditional birthstone by month were compiled centuries ago. The modern list has been adopted by the American National Association of Jewelers in 1912. Let us have a look at both the charts and know more about birthstones for month.

Traditional Birthstones
Birthstones for Month	Traditional Birthstone	Birthstone Colors
January	Garnet	Deep red color
February	Amethyst	Deep reddish purple
March	Bloodstone	Green with red spots
April	Diamond	White, Clear
May	Emerald	Deep blue green
June	Alexandrite	Red to green
July	Ruby	Rich red
August	Sardonyx (Onyx)	Rich black
September	Sapphire	Deep blue
October	Tourmaline	Pink to green
November	Citrine	Light to medium gold
December	Blue Zircon, Lapis Lazuli	Deep greenish blue (Blue Zircon), Opaque Blue (Lapis Lazuli)

Modern Birthstones
Birthstones for Month	Modern Birthstone	Birthstone Colors
January	Garnet	Deep red color
February	Amethyst	Deep reddish purple
March	Aquamarine	Light watery blue
April	Diamond	White, Clear
May	Emerald	Deep blue green
June	Pearl	White to off white
July	Ruby	Rich red
August	Peridot	Yellow-green gemstones
September	Sapphire	Deep blue
October	Opal	Pale white, light aqua, deep blue, fiery orange
November	Topaz	Golden yellow
December	Turquoise, Blue Topaz	Blue

This was some information related to birthstone by month and color. You can shop around for birthstone jewelry and find a number of trinkets made of these gemstones. You can find birthstone rings, charm bracelets, lockets, etc. You can find a wide number of beautiful designs, stones and prices that suit your needs. It will become difficult for you to decide which birthstone jewelry you should go in for. Just have a look at the above chart and find the gemstone that matches your birth month. Look for these jewelry pieces or place an order with your favorite jeweler. Why go through all this trouble? Because, it is believed these birthstones by month have imparted mystical powers to the wearer. The stone shares its natural attributes with the wearer bring a new, positive energy to the wearer.