Birthstone Jewelry

Find your birth month: January is garnet, February amethyst, March aquamarine, April diamond, May emerald, June pearl (with alexandrite and moonstone), July ruby, August peridot, September sapphire, October opal and tourmaline, November topaz and citrine, and December turquoise, tanzanite, and zircon. Our guide What Is My Birthstone? covers the meaning, color, and history behind each stone in depth.

Four months offer a choice. June spans pearl, alexandrite, and moonstone; October offers opal and tourmaline; November has topaz and citrine; and December claims turquoise, tanzanite, and zircon. The alternates exist for good reasons — durability, price, and availability — so wearers can pick the stone that suits their budget and daily-wear habits, not just tradition.

Aquamarine — the sea-blue beryl our store is named after. It is hard enough for daily wear and pale enough to pair with any metal, which is why March birthstone promise rings and engagement designs are among our most requested pieces. Browse the March birthstone collection, or see promise rings for commitment styles across every month.

There is no rule — that is part of the appeal. Most wearers choose the right-hand ring finger or middle finger so the piece does not compete with an engagement or wedding set on the left hand. Stacking bands sit comfortably anywhere, and a birthstone worn as a necklace or earrings sidesteps the question entirely. If the ring marks a commitment, the left ring finger remains the traditional choice.

Ours is fine jewelry. Every piece is made in 925 sterling silver (92.5% precious-metal alloy), 14K gold vermeil at the FTC’s 2.5-micron standard, or solid 14K gold stamped 585 — never base metal. Stones are natural or lab-created, disclosed on every listing, and set by hand. Lab-created stones are chemically identical to their natural counterparts, which is what separates them from glass or simulant “birthstone color” costume pieces.

Alexandrite, one of June’s three stones, is generally considered the rarest — fine natural specimens exceed diamond prices, which is why most jewelry uses lab-created alexandrite with the same dramatic teal-to-purple color change. December’s tanzanite is mined in only one place on Earth, the Merelani Hills of Tanzania. Both stones make striking alternatives to the more familiar choices; see the June and December collections.

Absolutely. The tradition is an invitation, not a restriction — many people wear a partner’s stone, a child’s month, or simply the color they love. Victorians wore birthstones of loved ones more often than their own. If a stone speaks to you, that is reason enough; the meaning you assign it is the one it carries. Our gemstone history guide traces how these customs evolved.

Yes. Many designs in this collection are unisex by intention, and our gifts for him edit collects the most masculine-leaning settings — darker stones, wider bands, matte finishes. For maximum durability, tungsten rings pair a scratch-resistant band with inlays and stone accents that can nod to a birth month without reading as delicate. Onyx, moss agate, and crushed opal are the stones men choose most.

Most ring designs accept laser engraving — a date, initials, coordinates, or a short phrase on the inner band — which turns a month’s stone into a fully personal keepsake. Engraving is complimentary on eligible designs; details, fonts, and character limits are covered on our engraving page. Note that engraved pieces are considered customized, so they fall outside the standard 14-day return window.

Three, all disclosed per listing: 925 sterling silver, a 92.5% solid precious-metal alloy finished in bright rhodium; 14K gold vermeil, a 2.5-micron layer of gold over sterling silver that meets the FTC vermeil standard; and solid 14K gold, 58.5% pure and stamped 585. The right choice depends on budget and wear habits — solid gold for daily-wear heirlooms, sterling and vermeil for exceptional value.

December is the most generous month: turquoise, the ancient sky-blue classic; tanzanite, the single-origin violet-blue found only in Tanzania; and zircon, a brilliant natural stone often confused with — but far older and livelier than — cubic zirconia. All three read unmistakably “winter.” The December birthstone collection sets each of them across rings, necklaces, and earrings.

Yes — two-stone (toi et moi) designs pairing your months are one of the most requested custom briefs we receive, especially for couples and new parents. Several ready-made designs already pair complementary stones; for a specific month combination, the custom ring service lets you choose both stones, the metal, and the setting, built around your story rather than a template.