Birthstones

Birthstones are gems which are associated with each month and considered lucky or character reinforcing to people born in that month. A birthstone list and example are included in the table below. Some months have alternative stones. A birthstone list and the associated qualities are given below the table. Also included are books on selecting, buying and caring for birthstones and other gems. See: Birthstone Jewelry, Birthstone List with Alternatives and Symbolism, Birthstone Charms by Jay Strongwater, Marco Bicego Multi-Stone Earring Sets

Birthstone Boxes

A thoughtful gift for any close friend or family member with a birthday, handcrafted in antique gold plated pewter with enamel and cachobons or glimmering Swarovski crystals. Open the lid to find space for jewelry or nick-nacks. Made in USA

Jan: Garnet	Feb: Amethyst	Mar: Aquamarine
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Apr: Diamond	May: Emerald	Jun: Pearl
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Jul: Ruby	Aug: Peridot	Sep: Sapphire
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Oct: Opal	Nov: Topaz	Dec: Turquoise
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Birthstone Jewelry

Jan: Garnet	Feb: Amethyst	Mar: Aquamarine
David Yurman Semi-Precious Stone & Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet	Ippolita Amethyst & 18K Yellow Gold Earrings	Marco Bicego Multi-Stone 18K Yellow Gold Earrings

Apr: Diamond	May: Emerald	Jun: Pearl
David Yurman Diamond & Sterling Silver X Bracelet	Temple St. Clair Diamond, Emerald, Moonstone & 18K Gold Double Pear Drop Earrings	David Yurman Freshwater Pearl & Sterling Silver Round Link Drop Earrings

Jul: Ruby	Aug: Peridot	Sep: Sapphire
Temple St. Clair Ruby & 18K Yellow Gold Necklace	Marco Bicego Freshwater Pearl, Multi-Stone & 18K Yellow Gold Earrings	Bounkit Sapphire Oval Earrings

Oct: Opal	Nov: Topaz	Dec: Turquoise
Butterfly Hook Earrings	David Yurman Diamond, Blue Topaz & Sterling Silver Bracelet	David Yurman Turquoise & Sterling Silver Earrings

Marco Bicego Multi-Stone Earring Sets

Marco Bicego Diamond & Semi-Precious Multi-Stone 18K Yellow Gold Earring Set	Marco Bicego Semi-Precious, Multi-Stone 18K Yellow Gold Earring Gift Set	Marco Bicego Multi-Stone, Multi-Strand 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet
This wardrobe of elegant earrings starts with two pairs of studs, to wear alone or add any of the three earring jackets included. Stones may include tourmaline, quartz, peridot, rhodolite garnet, iolite, tanzanite, aquamarine and apatite	This wardrobe of elegant earrings starts with a pair of modern gold studs, to wear alone or add any of the three earring jackets included. Stones may include tourmaline, quartz, peridot, rhodolite garnet, iolite, tanzanite, aquamarine and apatite	Five delicate chains, sprinkled with a colorful array of faceted semi-precious stones and textured gold rondelles, joined by a sleek bar clasp. May include tourmaline, quartz, peridot, rhodolite garnet, iolite, tanzanite, aquamarine and apatite

Birthstone Charms by Jay Strongwater

Handcrafted birthstone lockets with Swarovski crystals by Jay Strongwater

January Locket Charm	February Locket Charm	March Locket Charm

April Locket Charm	May Locket Charm	June Locket Charm

July Locket Charm	August Locket Charm	September Locket Charm

October Locket Charm	Jay Strongwater November Locket Charm	December Locket Charm

Birthstone List with Alternatives and Symbolism

January: garnet symbolizes constancy; February: amethyst symbolizes sincerity; March: aquamarine (or bloodstone) symbolizes courage; April: diamond symbolizes innocence; May: emerald symbolizes love and success; June: pearl (alexandrite or moonstone) symbolizes health and longevity; July: ruby symbolizes contentment; August: peridot (or sardonyx) symbolizes married happiness; September: sapphire symbolizes clear thinking; October: opal (or tourmaline) symbolizes hope; November: topaz symbolizes fidelity; December: turquoise (or zircon) symbolizes prosperity. (From the Jewelry Industry Council in New York City).

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