Zodiac Birthstones - Sun Signs
Aquarius Birthstones
(Jan. 21-Feb.18)
Garnet - Amethyst, Moss Agate, Opal, Sugilite
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Pisces Birthstones
(Feb. 19-Mar. 20)
Amethyst - Aquamarine, Bloodstone, Jade, Rock Crystal, Sapphire
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Aries Birthstones
(Mar. 21-Apr. 20)
Bloodstone - Diamond
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Taurus Birthstones
(Apr. 21-May 21)
Sapphire - Amber, Coral, Emerald, Rose Quartz, Turquoise, Azurite
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Gemini Birthstones
(May 22-Jun. 21)
Agate - Chrysoprase, Citrine, Moonstone, Pearl, White Sapphire
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Cancer Birthstone
(Jun. 22-Jul. 22)
Emerald - Moonstone, Pearl, Ruby
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Leo Birthstones
(Jul. 23-Aug. 23)
Onyx - Carnelian, Sardonyx, Golden Topaz, Tourmaline
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Virgo Birthstones
(Aug. 24-Sep.22)
Carnelian - Jade, Jasper, Moss Agate, Blue Sapphire
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Libra Birthstones
(Sep. 23-Oct. 23)
Chrysolite (Peridot) - Lapis Lazuli, Opal, Peridot
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Scorpio Birthstones
(Oct. 24-Nov. 22)
Beryl - Apache Tear, Aquamarine, Coral, Obsidian, Topaz
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Sagittarius Birthstones
(Nov. 23-Dec. 21)
Topaz - Amethyst, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise
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Capricorn Birthstones
(Dec. 22-Jan. 20)
Ruby - Agate, Garnet, Black Onyx
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Birthstones by Month
Aquarius Birthstones Sun/Star Signs, Talismanic and Planetary Stones
(Jan. 21-Feb.18) The Zodiac sign of Aquarius includes five stones: garnet, amethyst, moss agate, opal and sugilite. In addition to the Zodiac stones, turquoise is listed as the Planetary stone for Aquarius and Jasper as the Talismanic Stone.
Pisces Birthstones Sun/Star Signs, Talismanic and Planetary Stones
(Feb. 19-Mar. 20) The Zodiac sign of Pisces includes six stones: amethyst, aquamarine, bloodstone, jade, rock crystal, and sapphire. In addition to the Zodiac stones, aquamarine is listed as the Planetary stone for Pisces and ruby as the Talismanic Stone.
Aries Birthstones Sun/Star Signs, Talismanic and Planetary Stones
(Mar. 21-Apr. 20) The Zodiac sign of Aries includes two stones: bloodstone, diamond. In addition to the Zodiac stones, jasper is listed as the Planetary stone for Aries and topaz as the Talismanic Stone.
Taurus Birthstones Sun/Star Signs, Talismanic and Planetary Stones
(Apr. 21-May 21) The Zodiac sign of Taurus includes five stones: sapphire, amber, coral, rose quartz, and turquoise. In addition to the Zodiac stones, aventurine and emerald are listed as the Planetary stones for Taurus and garnet as the Talismanic Stone.
Gemini Birthstones Sun/Star Signs, Talismanic and Planetary Stones
(May 22-Jun. 21) The Zodiac sign of Gemini includes six stones: agate, chrysoprase, citrine, moonstone, pearl and white sapphire. In addition to the Zodiac stones, tiger's eye is listed as the Planetary stone for Gemini and emerald as the Talismanic Stone.
Cancer Birthstones Sun/Star Signs, Talismanic and Planetary Stones
(Jun. 22-Jul. 22) The Zodiac sign of Cancer includes four stones: emerald, moonstone, pearl, and ruby. In addition to the Zodiac stones, moonstone is listed as the Planetary stone for Cancer and sapphire as the Talismanic Stone.
Leo Birthstones Sun/Star Signs, Talismanic and Planetary Stones
(Jul. 23-Aug. 23) The Zodiac sign of Leo includes five stones: onyx, carnelian, sardonyx, golden topaz, and tourmaline. In addition to the Zodiac stones, rock crystal is listed as the Planetary stone for Leo and diamond as the Talismanic Stone.
Virgo Birthstones Sun/Star Signs, Talismanic and Planetary Stones
(Aug. 24-Sep.22) The Zodiac sign of Virgo includes five stones: carnelian, jade, jasper, moss agate, and blue sapphire. In addition to the Zodiac stones, citrine is listed as the Planetary stone for Virgo and zircon as the Talismanic Stone.
Libra Birthstones Sun/Star Signs, Talismanic and Planetary Stones
(Sep. 23-Oct. 23) The Zodiac sign of Libra includes four stones: chrysolite (peridot), lapis lazuli, opal, peridot. In addition to the Zodiac stones, sapphire is listed as the Planetary stone for Libra and agate as the Talismanic Stone.
Scorpio Birthstones Sun/Star Signs, Talismanic and Planetary Stones
(Oct. 24-Nov. 22) The Zodiac sign of Scorpio includes six stones: beryl, apache tear, aquamarine, coral, obsidian, topaz. In addition to the Zodiac stones, garnet and ruby are listed as the Planetary stones for Scorpio and amethyst as the Talismanic Stone.
Sagittarius Birthstones Sun/Star Signs, Talismanic and Planetary Stones
(Nov. 23-Dec. 21) The Zodiac sign of Sagittarius includes five stones: topaz, amethyst, ruby, sapphire, and turquoise. In addition to the Zodiac stones, topaz is listed as the Planetary stone for Sagittarius and beryl as the Talismanic Stone.
Capricorn Birthstones Sun/Star Signs, Talismanic and Planetary Stones
(Dec 22-Jan 20) The Zodiac sign of Capricorn includes four stones: ruby, agate, garnet, and black onyx. In addition to the Zodiac stones, lapis lazuli is listed as the Planetary stone for Capricorn and onyx as the Talismanic Stone.
Modern Birthstones
The official birthstone list from the American National Association of Jewelers, Jewelers of America. These gemstones were officially adopted in 1912. In the US, this is the accepted list. Tanzanite was added as an additional birthstone for December by the American Gem Trade Association in October 2002.
You may find lists of modern birthstones which also include the older, traditional birthstones from early cultures.
Month Birthstone
January Garnet
February Amethyst
March Aquamarine
April Diamond
May Emerald
June Pearl, Moonstone
July Ruby
August Peridot
September Sapphire
October Opal, Tourmaline
November Yellow Topaz, Citrine
December Turquoise, Blue Topaz, Tanzanite
Traditional Birthstones
This list of the older, more traditional birthstones reflect various societal customs and traditions from as far back as the 15th century. These stones are sometimes combined with the modern birthstone list.
January Garnet
February Amethyst
March Bloodstone
April Diamond
May Emerald
June Alexandrite
July Ruby
August Sardonyx
September Sapphire
October Tourmaline
November Citrine
December Zircon, Lapis Lazuli
Talismanic Stones
Talismans are cut or engraved as an amulet or piece of jewelry. When worn they are believed to have magical powers and to protect the wearer against evil. In order to receive magical powers and influence, talismans are engraved on stones corresponding to the signs of the Zodiac.
Capricorn
(Dec. 23-Jan. 20) Onyx
Aquarius
(Jan. 21-Feb. 19) Jasper
Pisces
(Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Ruby
Aries
(Mar. 21-Apr. 20) Topaz
Taurus
(Apr. 21-May 21) Garnet
Gemini
(May 22-Jun. 21) Emerald
Cancer
(Jun. 22-Jul. 22) Sapphire
Leo
(Jul. 23-Aug. 21) Diamond
Virgo
(Aug. 22-Sep. 23) Zircon
Libra
(Sep. 24-Oct. 22) Agate
Scorpio
(Oct. 24-Nov. 22) Amethyst
Sagittarius
(Nov. 23-Dec. 22) Beryl
Planetary Stones
Ancient beliefs associated specific gemstones with the planets. It was thought that wearing the stone associated with the ruling planets at your time of birth would offer positive effects in your life.
Ruling Planet Month / Date Birthstone
Mars Aries (Mar. 21-Apr. 20) Jasper
Venus Taurus (Apr. 21-May 21) Aventurine, Emerald
Mercury Gemini (May 22-Jun. 21) Tiger Eye
Moon Cancer (Jun. 22-Jul. 22) Moonstone
Sun Leo (Jul. 23-Aug. 21) Rock Crystal
Mercury Virgo (Aug. 22-Sep. 23) Citrine
Venus Libra (Sep. 24-Oct. 22) Sapphire
Pluto Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) Garnet, Ruby
Jupiter Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 22) Topaz
Saturn Capricorn (Dec. 23-Jan. 20) Lapis Lazuli
Uranus Aquarius (Jan. 21-Feb. 19) Turquoise
Neptune Pisces (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Aquamarine
Aquarius Birthstones
(Jan. 21-Feb.18)
Garnet - Amethyst, Moss Agate, Opal, Sugilite
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Pisces Birthstones
(Feb. 19-Mar. 20)
Amethyst - Aquamarine, Bloodstone, Jade, Rock Crystal, Sapphire
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Aries Birthstones
(Mar. 21-Apr. 20)
Bloodstone - Diamond
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Taurus Birthstones
(Apr. 21-May 21)
Sapphire - Amber, Coral, Emerald, Rose Quartz, Turquoise, Azurite
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Gemini Birthstones
(May 22-Jun. 21)
Agate - Chrysoprase, Citrine, Moonstone, Pearl, White Sapphire
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Cancer Birthstone
(Jun. 22-Jul. 22)
Emerald - Moonstone, Pearl, Ruby
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Leo Birthstones
(Jul. 23-Aug. 23)
Onyx - Carnelian, Sardonyx, Golden Topaz, Tourmaline
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Virgo Birthstones
(Aug. 24-Sep.22)
Carnelian - Jade, Jasper, Moss Agate, Blue Sapphire
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Libra Birthstones
(Sep. 23-Oct. 23)
Chrysolite (Peridot) - Lapis Lazuli, Opal, Peridot
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Scorpio Birthstones
(Oct. 24-Nov. 22)
Beryl - Apache Tear, Aquamarine, Coral, Obsidian, Topaz
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Sagittarius Birthstones
(Nov. 23-Dec. 21)
Topaz - Amethyst, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise
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Capricorn Birthstones
(Dec. 22-Jan. 20)
Ruby - Agate, Garnet, Black Onyx
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Birthstones by Month
Aquarius Birthstones Sun/Star Signs, Talismanic and Planetary Stones
(Jan. 21-Feb.18) The Zodiac sign of Aquarius includes five stones: garnet, amethyst, moss agate, opal and sugilite. In addition to the Zodiac stones, turquoise is listed as the Planetary stone for Aquarius and Jasper as the Talismanic Stone.
Pisces Birthstones Sun/Star Signs, Talismanic and Planetary Stones
(Feb. 19-Mar. 20) The Zodiac sign of Pisces includes six stones: amethyst, aquamarine, bloodstone, jade, rock crystal, and sapphire. In addition to the Zodiac stones, aquamarine is listed as the Planetary stone for Pisces and ruby as the Talismanic Stone.
Aries Birthstones Sun/Star Signs, Talismanic and Planetary Stones
(Mar. 21-Apr. 20) The Zodiac sign of Aries includes two stones: bloodstone, diamond. In addition to the Zodiac stones, jasper is listed as the Planetary stone for Aries and topaz as the Talismanic Stone.
Taurus Birthstones Sun/Star Signs, Talismanic and Planetary Stones
(Apr. 21-May 21) The Zodiac sign of Taurus includes five stones: sapphire, amber, coral, rose quartz, and turquoise. In addition to the Zodiac stones, aventurine and emerald are listed as the Planetary stones for Taurus and garnet as the Talismanic Stone.
Gemini Birthstones Sun/Star Signs, Talismanic and Planetary Stones
(May 22-Jun. 21) The Zodiac sign of Gemini includes six stones: agate, chrysoprase, citrine, moonstone, pearl and white sapphire. In addition to the Zodiac stones, tiger's eye is listed as the Planetary stone for Gemini and emerald as the Talismanic Stone.
Cancer Birthstones Sun/Star Signs, Talismanic and Planetary Stones
(Jun. 22-Jul. 22) The Zodiac sign of Cancer includes four stones: emerald, moonstone, pearl, and ruby. In addition to the Zodiac stones, moonstone is listed as the Planetary stone for Cancer and sapphire as the Talismanic Stone.
Leo Birthstones Sun/Star Signs, Talismanic and Planetary Stones
(Jul. 23-Aug. 23) The Zodiac sign of Leo includes five stones: onyx, carnelian, sardonyx, golden topaz, and tourmaline. In addition to the Zodiac stones, rock crystal is listed as the Planetary stone for Leo and diamond as the Talismanic Stone.
Virgo Birthstones Sun/Star Signs, Talismanic and Planetary Stones
(Aug. 24-Sep.22) The Zodiac sign of Virgo includes five stones: carnelian, jade, jasper, moss agate, and blue sapphire. In addition to the Zodiac stones, citrine is listed as the Planetary stone for Virgo and zircon as the Talismanic Stone.
Libra Birthstones Sun/Star Signs, Talismanic and Planetary Stones
(Sep. 23-Oct. 23) The Zodiac sign of Libra includes four stones: chrysolite (peridot), lapis lazuli, opal, peridot. In addition to the Zodiac stones, sapphire is listed as the Planetary stone for Libra and agate as the Talismanic Stone.
Scorpio Birthstones Sun/Star Signs, Talismanic and Planetary Stones
(Oct. 24-Nov. 22) The Zodiac sign of Scorpio includes six stones: beryl, apache tear, aquamarine, coral, obsidian, topaz. In addition to the Zodiac stones, garnet and ruby are listed as the Planetary stones for Scorpio and amethyst as the Talismanic Stone.
Sagittarius Birthstones Sun/Star Signs, Talismanic and Planetary Stones
(Nov. 23-Dec. 21) The Zodiac sign of Sagittarius includes five stones: topaz, amethyst, ruby, sapphire, and turquoise. In addition to the Zodiac stones, topaz is listed as the Planetary stone for Sagittarius and beryl as the Talismanic Stone.
Capricorn Birthstones Sun/Star Signs, Talismanic and Planetary Stones
(Dec 22-Jan 20) The Zodiac sign of Capricorn includes four stones: ruby, agate, garnet, and black onyx. In addition to the Zodiac stones, lapis lazuli is listed as the Planetary stone for Capricorn and onyx as the Talismanic Stone.
Modern Birthstones
The official birthstone list from the American National Association of Jewelers, Jewelers of America. These gemstones were officially adopted in 1912. In the US, this is the accepted list. Tanzanite was added as an additional birthstone for December by the American Gem Trade Association in October 2002.
You may find lists of modern birthstones which also include the older, traditional birthstones from early cultures.
Month Birthstone
January Garnet
February Amethyst
March Aquamarine
April Diamond
May Emerald
June Pearl, Moonstone
July Ruby
August Peridot
September Sapphire
October Opal, Tourmaline
November Yellow Topaz, Citrine
December Turquoise, Blue Topaz, Tanzanite
Traditional Birthstones
This list of the older, more traditional birthstones reflect various societal customs and traditions from as far back as the 15th century. These stones are sometimes combined with the modern birthstone list.
January Garnet
February Amethyst
March Bloodstone
April Diamond
May Emerald
June Alexandrite
July Ruby
August Sardonyx
September Sapphire
October Tourmaline
November Citrine
December Zircon, Lapis Lazuli
Talismanic Stones
Talismans are cut or engraved as an amulet or piece of jewelry. When worn they are believed to have magical powers and to protect the wearer against evil. In order to receive magical powers and influence, talismans are engraved on stones corresponding to the signs of the Zodiac.
Capricorn
(Dec. 23-Jan. 20) Onyx
Aquarius
(Jan. 21-Feb. 19) Jasper
Pisces
(Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Ruby
Aries
(Mar. 21-Apr. 20) Topaz
Taurus
(Apr. 21-May 21) Garnet
Gemini
(May 22-Jun. 21) Emerald
Cancer
(Jun. 22-Jul. 22) Sapphire
Leo
(Jul. 23-Aug. 21) Diamond
Virgo
(Aug. 22-Sep. 23) Zircon
Libra
(Sep. 24-Oct. 22) Agate
Scorpio
(Oct. 24-Nov. 22) Amethyst
Sagittarius
(Nov. 23-Dec. 22) Beryl
Planetary Stones
Ancient beliefs associated specific gemstones with the planets. It was thought that wearing the stone associated with the ruling planets at your time of birth would offer positive effects in your life.
Ruling Planet Month / Date Birthstone
Mars Aries (Mar. 21-Apr. 20) Jasper
Venus Taurus (Apr. 21-May 21) Aventurine, Emerald
Mercury Gemini (May 22-Jun. 21) Tiger Eye
Moon Cancer (Jun. 22-Jul. 22) Moonstone
Sun Leo (Jul. 23-Aug. 21) Rock Crystal
Mercury Virgo (Aug. 22-Sep. 23) Citrine
Venus Libra (Sep. 24-Oct. 22) Sapphire
Pluto Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) Garnet, Ruby
Jupiter Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 22) Topaz
Saturn Capricorn (Dec. 23-Jan. 20) Lapis Lazuli
Uranus Aquarius (Jan. 21-Feb. 19) Turquoise
Neptune Pisces (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Aquamarine
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