A stone for every birth month
Twelve months, twelve stones, each carrying centuries of meaning. Find the traditional birthstone tied to your month, what it's said to hold, and the crystals that pair beautifully with it.
What is a birthstone?
A birthstone is a gem associated with the month of your birth. The tradition reaches back to antiquity, to the twelve stones of the breastplate of Aaron, and was formalised into the modern list in the early twentieth century. Each stone is believed to carry qualities you can quietly call on through the year.
Choose your month above to read its full meaning, history and care, or explore the same stones by intention and zodiac sign.
Common questions about birthstones
A birthstone is a gem associated with the month of your birth. The tradition reaches back to antiquity and was formalised into the modern list in the early twentieth century, with each stone said to carry its own qualities.