What Birthstone am I?
Birthstones are gemstones that are associated with a particular month of the year. The concept of birthstones dates back thousands of years, and it has been said that wearing a birthstone during its associated month can bring good luck, protection, and other benefits.
The modern birthstone list was established by the Jewelers of America in 1912, and it has been updated over the years to reflect changes in availability and popularity of certain gemstones. The list includes one gemstone for each month of the year, as follows:
- January: Garnet
- February: Amethyst
- March: Aquamarine
- April: Diamond
- May: Emerald
- June: Pearl or Alexandrite
- July: Ruby
- August: Peridot
- September: Sapphire
- October: Opal or Tourmaline
- November: Topaz or Citrine
- December: Turquoise or Blue Topaz
It's worth noting that there are often different variations of birthstones depending on the culture or tradition.