How Were the Birthstones Chosen for Each Month?
In 1912, the Jewelers of America national association adopted an official list of 12 birthstones, one to represent each month of the year. This list is internationally recognized and pairs months and birthstones as follows: January–garnet; February–amethyst; March–aquamarine; April–diamond; May–emerald; June–pearl; July–ruby; August–peridot; September–sapphire; October–opal; November–topaz; December–turquoise. As to how the birthstones were originally selected, there are several different theories.
