Every month has its birthstone, and choosing one is one of the most personal ways to give jewelry: a stone that belongs to one person, one date, one chapter. Here is the full list, what each stone is, and how to wear it.
| Month | Birthstone | Colour |
|---|---|---|
| January | Garnet | Deep red |
| February | Amethyst | Purple |
| March | Aquamarine, bloodstone | Pale blue |
| April | Diamond | Colourless |
| May | Emerald | Green |
| June | Pearl, moonstone, alexandrite | White, colour-change |
| July | Ruby | Red |
| August | Peridot, spinel, sardonyx | Lime green |
| September | Sapphire | Blue |
| October | Opal, tourmaline | Multicolour, pink |
| November | Topaz, citrine | Golden yellow |
| December | Turquoise, tanzanite, zircon | Blue |
The precious birthstones
April, diamond. The hardest natural material, and the traditional gift for a 60th anniversary. Our April charm carries a natural diamond centre.
May, emerald. The green variety of beryl, prized since antiquity. Almost every emerald is treated with oil to improve clarity; we disclose this on every emerald we sell. Shop natural emeralds.
July, ruby. Red corundum, second only to diamond in hardness, so it is made to be worn every day. Shop natural rubies.
September, sapphire. Corundum in every colour except red. Blue is the September birthstone, but pink, yellow, orange, purple and green sapphires make birthstone-colour alternatives for other months that wear as well as a ruby. Shop natural blue sapphires.
How to give a birthstone
A birthstone charm is the easiest start: it clips onto a charm bracelet or charm necklace and you can add one for every person in the family. For a more lasting piece, choose any loose stone from our collection and set it in a ring or pendant, designed in 3D with a live price. Every Roho stone is natural, and its origin, treatment and weight are named on its page.
Birthstone questions
Is the birthstone based on the month of birth or the zodiac sign? The modern list above follows the calendar month. Zodiac and Vedic (Jyotish) systems assign stones differently; see our Jyotish gemstones.
Can I wear a birthstone that is not my month? Yes. Many people choose the stone of a child, a partner or a parent, or simply the colour they love.
Which birthstones are hardest wearing? Diamond, ruby and sapphire are the most durable for everyday rings and bracelets; emerald and opal need a protective setting such as a bezel.