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In this section you'll find lists of the gemstones and minerals commonly associated with months, days and hours of birth as well as those associated with the signs of the zodiac and their planets. Although these are what are worn traditionally to celebrate our birth, we often find ourselves drawn to another stone. That one is probably your favorite--it holds some "meaning" for you. These lists are provided to give some ideas for jewelry selection by traditional associations. But, listen to your heart and the stones. |
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Birthstones |
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| MONTH |
BIRTHSTONE |
Alternate
BIRTHSTONE
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MEANING |
| January |
Garnet |
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Constancy |
| February |
Amethyst |
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Sincerity |
| March |
Aquamarine |
Bloodstone |
Courage |
| April |
Diamond |
Quartz Crystal |
Innocence |
| May |
Emerald |
Chrysoprase |
Love, Success |
| June |
Pearl |
Moonstone |
Health, Longevity |
| July |
Ruby |
Carnelian |
Contentment |
| August |
Peridot |
Sardonyx |
Married Happiness |
| September |
Sapphire |
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Clear Thinking |
| October |
Opal |
Tourmaline |
Hope |
| November |
Topaz |
Citrine |
Fidelity |
| December |
Turquoise |
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Prosperity |
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Zodiac Stones |
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The gemstones commonly associated with the Signs of the Zodiac and their planets.
| Sun Sign |
Stones for Sun Sign |
Planetary Stone |
| Capricorn |
Ruby, Agate, Garnet |
Lapis Lazuli |
| Aquarius |
Garnet, Moss Agate, Opal, Amethyst |
Turquoise |
| Pisces |
Quartz crystal, Amethyst, Bloodstone |
Aquamarine |
| Aries |
Bloodstone |
Jasper |
| Taurus |
Turquoise, Emerald, Sapphire, Amber,Rose Quartz |
Emerald, Aventurine |
| Gemini |
Agate, Chrysoprase, Pearl |
Tiger Eye |
| Cancer |
Emerald, Moonstone, Pearl, Ruby |
Moonstone |
| Leo |
Tourmaline, Sardonyx, Onyx |
Quartz Crystal |
| Virgo |
Jasper, Carnelian, Jade, Sapphire |
Sapphire |
| Libra |
Opal, Lapis Lazuli, Peridot |
Sapphire |
| Scorpio |
Aquamarine, Topaz |
Garnet, Ruby |
| Sagittarius |
Topaz, Turquoise, Amethyst, Sapphire |
Topaz |
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Birth Hour Stones |
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Stones associated with the hours of the day.
| Birth Hour |
Gemstone |
| 1 |
Quartz |
| 2 |
Hematite |
| 3 |
Malachite |
| 4 |
Lapis Lazuli |
| 5 |
Turquoise |
| 6 |
Tourmaline |
| 7 |
Chrysolite |
| 8 |
Amethyst |
| 9 |
Kunzite |
| 10 |
Sapphire |
| 11 |
Garnet |
| 12 |
Diamond |
| 13 |
Zircon |
| 14 |
Emerald |
| 15 |
Beryl |
| 16 |
Topaz |
| 17 |
Ruby |
| 18 |
Opal |
| 19 |
Sardonyx |
| 20 |
Chalcedony |
| 21 |
Jade |
| 22 |
Jasper |
| 23 |
Magnetite |
| 24 |
Onyx |
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Day of the Week |
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Each day of the week also has its particular gemstone that has been linked with it through the eons. If you don't know the day on which you were born you can go to The Perpetual Calendar to find out.
| Day of Week |
Gemstone |
| Monday |
Pearl, Rock Crystal, Moonstone
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| Tuesday |
Ruby, Emerald, Star Sapphire
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| Wednesday |
Amethyst, Star Ruby
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| Thursday |
Sapphire, Carnelian, Cat's-eye
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| Friday |
Emerald, Cat's-eye
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| Saturday |
Turquoise, Labradorite
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| Sunday |
Topaz, Sunstone
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Wedding Anniversary Stones |
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There are also gemstones associated with wedding anniversaries.
| Anniversary Year |
Primary Gemstone |
Alternate Gemstone |
| 1 |
Gold Jewelry |
Peridot |
| 2 |
Garnet |
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| 3 |
Pearl |
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| 4 |
Topaz |
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| 5 |
Sapphire |
Pink Tourmaline |
| 6 |
Amethyst |
Turquoise |
| 7 |
Onyx |
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| 8 |
Tourmaline |
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| 9 |
Lapis Lazuli |
Amethyst |
| 10 |
Diamond Jewelry |
Blue Sapphire |
| 11 |
Turquoise |
Citrine |
| 12 |
Jade |
Opal, Agate |
| 13 |
Citrine |
Moonstone |
| 14 |
Opal |
Agate, Bloodstone |
| 15 |
Ruby |
Rhodolite Garnet |
| 16 |
Peridot |
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| 17 |
Watches |
Carnelian |
| 18 |
Cat's-eye Chrysoberyl |
Aquamarine |
| 19 |
Aquamarine |
Alamandine Garnet |
| 20 |
Emerald |
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| 21 |
Iolite |
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| 22 |
Spinel |
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| 23 |
Imperial Topaz |
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| 24 |
Tanzanite |
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| 25 |
Silver Jubilee |
Tsavorite, Green Garnet |
| 30 |
Pearl Jubilee |
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| 35 |
Emerald |
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| 40 |
Ruby |
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| 45 |
Sapphire |
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| 50 |
Golden Jubilee |
Imperial or Golden Topaz |
| 55 |
Alexandrite |
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| 60 |
Diamond Jubilee |
Star Ruby |
| 70 |
Sapphire Jubilee |
Smoky Quartz |
| 75 |
Diamond Jubilee |
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| 80 |
Ruby Jubilee |
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| Season |
Stone |
| Spring |
Emerald |
| Summer |
Ruby |
| Autumn |
Sapphire |
| Winter |
Diamond or
Quartz crystal
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