List of Birthstones for Each Month Birth Month Modern Birthstones Traditional Birthstones January Garnet Garnet February Amethyst Amethyst March Aquamarine Bloodstone April Diamond Diamond May Emerald Emerald June Pearl, Moonstone Alexandrite July Ruby Ruby August Peridot Sardonyx September Sapphire Sapphire October Opal, Tourmaline Tourmaline November Yellow Topaz, Citrine Citrine December Blue Topaz, Turquoise Zircon, Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli Giving a birthstone to a person is a nice way to show you care. If you find you do NOT like the birthstone listed, Pearls or Diamonds are always a welcome gift. .