Birthstones
Birthstones, or birthday stones, are precious metals given as a gift to a person. The type of stone chosen depends on the person's month of birth. A variety of birthstone lists exist that vary between societies and cultures. The most common birthstones are listed below.
| MONTH | BIRTHSTONES |
|---|---|
| January | Garnet |
| February | Amethyst |
| March | Aquamarine, Bloodstone |
| April | Diamond |
| May | Emerald |
| June | Alexandrite, Moonstone, Pearl |
| July | Ruby |
| August | Peridot, Sardonyx |
| September | Sapphire |
| October | Opal, Tourmaline |
| November | Topaz |
| December | Turquoise, Zircon |