What birthstones represent each month?
The official birthstone list from the American National Association of Jewelery, Jewelers of America. These gemstones were officially adopted in 1912. In the U.S., this is the accepted list. Tanzanite was added as additional birthstone for December by the American Gem Trade Association in October 2002. Traditional Birthstones by Month January – Garnet; February – Amethyst; March – Aquamarine; April – Diamond; May – Emerald; June – Pearl, Moonstone; July – Ruby; August – Paridot; September – Sapphire; October – Opal, Tourlamine; November – Yellow Topaz, Citrine; December – Blue Topaz, Tourquoise, Tanzanite. Birthstones by Zodiac Sign Aquarius – Garnet; Pisces – Amethyst; Aries – Bloodstone; Taurus – Sapphire; Gemini – Agate; Cancer – Emerald; Leo – Onyx; Virgo – Carnelian; Libra – Chrysolite (Peridot), Aventurine; Scorpio – Beryl; Sagittarius – Topaz; Capricorn – Ruby I recommend visiting a very extensive and well presented web site for more information on birthstones: www.bernardine.co