PickGlobeBirthstone by month
Pick a month to see its birthstones, or pick a stone to see its month.
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- Some months have two or three stones: March, June, August, October, November and December.
- Each stone shows its Mohs hardness and a care note, useful before you choose a ring.
- Lists differ between traditions and countries: this is the American Gem Society list.
How we calculate
The stones come from the American Gem Society's birthstone page, which lists the stones for each month. GIA's page for each month names the same stones. The Mohs hardness figures and care notes come from GIA's pages for each stone, shortened to one or two sentences.
- Month or stone. Pick a month to see its stones, or pick a stone to see its month.
- Hardness. The Mohs scale runs from 1 to 10 and measures resistance to scratching. A hard stone can still chip if it has poor toughness, so read the care note too.
- Ruby. GIA's ruby page calls its hardness second only to diamond but gives no Mohs figure, so we show none.
- Other lists. Birthstone lists differ between traditions and countries, and jewellers have added stones over time. If a shop lists a different stone for your month, that is a different list, not an error.
The birthstone list we use
| Item | Rule |
|---|---|
| January | Garnet |
| February | Amethyst |
| March | Aquamarine, Bloodstone |
| April | Diamond |
| May | Emerald |
| June | Pearl, Moonstone, Alexandrite |
| July | Ruby |
| August | Peridot, Spinel, Sardonyx |
| September | Sapphire |
| October | Opal, Tourmaline |
| November | Topaz, Citrine |
| December | Turquoise, Tanzanite, Zircon |
Birthstone lists differ between traditions and countries, and jewellers add or swap stones over time. This is the list the American Gem Society shows; GIA names the same stones for each month. Hardness and care notes are GIA's wording, shortened.
Checked on 28 October 2026.
Sources and last checked
- Birthstone list (American Gem Society), care notes (GIA), checked 28 October 2026: American Gem Society: birthstones by month; GIA: birthstones for each month
Stones follow the American Gem Society list, and GIA names the same stones for each month. Lists differ between traditions and countries. Hardness and care notes are shortened from GIA. Read more: Buying jewelry online: metals and hallmarks.