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A birthstone is the "gemstone associated with the date of
one's birth, the wearing of which is commonly thought to bring good luck
or health. Supernatural powers have long been attributed by astrologers to
certain gemstones."
- from Encyclopedia Britannica
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MODERN |
TRADITIONAL |
| January: Garnet | January: Garnet |
| February: Amethyst | February: Amethyst |
| March: Aquamarine | March: Bloodstone |
| April: Diamond | April: Diamond |
| May: Emerald | May: Emerald |
| June: Pearl, Moonstone | June: Alexandrite |
| July: Ruby | July: Ruby |
| August: Peridot | August: Sardonyx |
| September: Sapphire | September: Sapphire |
| October: Opal, Tourmaline | October: Tourmaline |
| November: Yellow Topaz, Citrine | November: Citrine |
| December: Blue Topaz | December: Turquoise, Zircon |
| Month Born | Zodiac Sign | Zodiac Stone |
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| January | Capricorn | Garnet |
| February | Aquarius |
Amethyst |
| March | Pisces | Aquamarine |
| April | Aries | Diamond Or White Zircon |
| May | Taurus | Emerald |
| June | Gemini | Pearl |
| July | Cancer | Ruby |
| August | Leo | Peridot |
| September | Virgo | Sapphire |
| October | Libra | Opal |
| November | Scorpio | Citrine or Topaz |
| December | Sagittarius | Turquoise |