Birthstones
Every Journal story filed under birthstones — guides, comparisons and care notes from the people who make the rings.
February Birthstone: The Complete Guide to Amethyst
February's birthstone is amethyst — the purple quartz worn by Greek philosophers, medieval bishops...
Zodiac Birthstones by Sign vs Monthly Birthstones
Every zodiac sign's birthstone compared with the monthly birthstone chart: the stone for all...
April Birthstone: The Complete Diamond Guide
April's birthstone is the diamond. The complete guide to its color, meaning and symbolism, history, the 4Cs, natural vs lab-grown diamonds, and...
November Birthstone: Topaz & Citrine Complete Guide
November's birthstones are topaz and citrine. The complete guide to their golden color, meaning and symbolism, history, how the two stones differ,...
December Birthstones: Turquoise, Zircon & Tanzanite Guide
December has three official birthstones — turquoise, zircon, and tanzanite — plus popular blue topaz. A guide to what each means, how...
September Birthstone: Sapphire Meaning, Colors & Guide
September's birthstone is sapphire — a gem of wisdom and loyalty that comes in far more than blue. Its meaning, the full...
August Birthstones: Peridot, Spinel & Sardonyx Guide
August has three birthstones — peridot, spinel, and sardonyx. A complete guide to what each means, why August has three, how they...
July Birthstone: Ruby Meaning, History & Buying Guide
July's birthstone is ruby, the king of gems. A guide to its meaning, history, quality and value, durability, treatments, and how to...
January Birthstone: Garnet Meaning, Colors & Guide
January's birthstone is garnet — a gem of protection and love that comes in far more colors than red. Its meaning, the...
October Birthstone: Opal and Tourmaline Guide to Color, Meaning, Value and Care
A jeweler's October birthstone guide: opal (1912) and tourmaline (added 1952) compared. Colors, play-of-color, meaning and the unlucky-opal myth, Libra and Scorpio,...
June Birthstones: Pearl, Alexandrite & Moonstone Guide
June has three birthstones — pearl, alexandrite, and moonstone. A complete guide to what each means, why June has three, how they...
May Birthstone: Emerald Meaning, History & Jewelry Guide
May's birthstone is the lush green emerald — a gem of rebirth and love. Its meaning, history, quality, care, and the best...
