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Here are articles about birthstones based on your birth month.

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August Birthstone: Color and Meaning

August’s birthstone, the peridot, is a light green, ancient, cosmic birthstone that has been found...
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June Birthstone: Color and Meaning

June’s traditional birthstone is the pearl. With their natural beauty, pearls have have been...
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March Birthstone: Color and Meaning

March’s birthstone is aquamarine, a beautiful blue-green stone with a calming, soothing energy. In...
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February Birthstone: Color and Meaning

The February birthstone, the amethyst, is said to strengthen relationships and give its wearer...
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December Birthstone: Color and Meaning

The December birthstone, turquoise, is regarded as a love charm. It is also a symbol of good...
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November Birthstone: Color and Meaning

The November birthstone, the topaz, symbolizes love and affection. It is believed to give the...
Gems

Birthstones by Month: Meanings and Colors

What is the birthstone for your month? See our birthstones list below to learn the meanings of each...
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October Birthstone: Color and Meaning

The October birthstone, the opal, symbolizes faithfulness and confidence. The word comes from the...
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July Birthstone: Color and Meaning

The July birthstone, the ruby, was regarded by ancient Hindus as the “king of gems.” The birthstone...
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May Birthstone: Color and Meaning

The May birthstone, the emerald, was a favorite gem of Cleopatra and Catherine the Great. It has...
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January Birthstone: Color and Meaning

The January birthstone, the garnet, is thought to keep the wearer safe during travel. Garnets form...
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September Birthstone: Color and Meaning

The September birthstone, the sapphire, was once thought to guard against evil and poisoning. It...
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April Birthstone: Color and Meaning

The April birthstone, the diamond, in addition to being a symbol of everlasting love, was once...