Birthstones are various gems associated with the particular calendar months of the year, and are considered lucky to people who are born in those months.
| Gem | Birth Month | Gemstone | Colour | Zodiac Sign |
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January | Garnet | Dark Red | Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 21) |
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February | Amethyst | Purple | Aquarius (Jan.21 - Feb.21) |
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March | Aquamarine or Bloodstone | Pale Blue | Pisces (Feb. 22-Mar. 21) |
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April | Diamond or Rock Crystals | Colourless | Aries (Mar. 22-Apr. 20) |
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May | Emerald or Chrysoprase | Bright Green, Pale Green | Taurus (Apr. 21-May 21) |
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June | Pearl or Moonstone | Cream | Gemini (May 22-June 21) |
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July | Ruby or Carnelian | Red | Cancer (June 22-July 22) |
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August | Peridot or Sardonyx | Pale Green, Brown, White | Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) |
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September | Sapphire or Lapis Lazuli | Pale to Dark Blue, Deep Blue | Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) |
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October | Opal or Tourmaline | Variegated | Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) |
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November | Topaz or Citrine | Yellow | Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21) |
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December | Turquoise | Sky Blue | Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) |