Birthstone Backups

Today there is a standardized list of Birthstones; those gemstones were selected in 1912. Birthstones can be a great gift with special significance for loved ones or they can be used to represent the birth of a new baby. However, one thing we are consistently hearing clients say is “my birthstone just isn’t my color” or “I wish my children had more complementary Birthstones.” If you feel that way about your birthstone, you’re not alone!

Luckily, there’s more than one way to bake a cake.

Birthstones have been given as gifts for thousands of years, long before our 12-month traditional calendar was in use. Birthstones were once based on your zodiac sign. This is excellent news if you’re not happy with your birth month color.

In the coming months, we will be doing a story about each of the gemstones according to zodiac sign!

Below is a helpful chart to discover what designated sign you are if you didn’t already know or so that you are able to gift for someone else!

Aquarius: January 21st – February 19th
Gemstone: Sapphire

Pisces: February 20th – March 20th
Gemstone: Amethyst

Aries: March 21st – April 20th
Gemstone: Ruby

Taurus: April 21st – May 20th
Gemstone: Golden Topaz

Gemini: May 21st – June 21st
Gemstone: Citrine

Cancer: June 22nd – July 22nd
Gemstone: Moonstone

Leo: July 23rd – August 23rd
Gemstone: Garnet

Virgo: August 24th – September 23rd
Gemstone: Emerald

Libra: September 24th – October 23rd
Gemstone: Peridot

Scorpio: October 24th – November 22nd
Gemstone: Aquamarine

Sagittarius: November 23rd – December 21st
Gemstone: Spessartite Garnet

Capricorn: December 22nd – January 20th
Gemstone: Green Tourmaline