Thursday, February 14, 2008

10. Birthstones by month

Birthstones
January—Garnet
February—Amethyst
March—Aquamarine or bloodstone

April—Diamond

May—Emerald
June—Moonstone, pearl, or alexandrite (the latter of which changes colors depending on the type of light hitting the stone and in gem quality is considered more valuable than diamond)
July—Ruby
August—Peridot or sardonyx
September—Sapphire
October—Opal or tourmaline
November—Topaz or citrine
December—Turquoise or zircon

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