Birthstone Guide: Every Month's Stone, Its Meaning, and How to Wear It in Fine Jewellery

What Is a Birthstone and Where Did the Tradition Come From?

The tradition of wearing a stone associated with your birth month is ancient — it traces back to biblical accounts of the twelve stones in the breastplate of Aaron. The modern standardised list of birthstones was established in 1912 and has been refined several times since.

The Modern Birthstone List

January: Garnet. February: Amethyst. March: Aquamarine. April: Diamond. May: Emerald. June: Pearl or Alexandrite. July: Ruby. August: Peridot. September: Sapphire. October: Tourmaline or Opal. November: Topaz or Citrine. December: Tanzanite, Zircon, or Turquoise.

Incorporating Birthstones into Fine Jewellery

Birthstones work beautifully as accents in bespoke pieces. A sapphire for September, a ruby for July, or an emerald for May can be incorporated into the gallery, the shoulders, or alongside a diamond center stone. At Diamond Ateliers, we design birthstone elements into engagement rings and other commissions frequently.

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