Throughout history gems have been associated with magical powers and good luck. Originally gemstones were linked to the signs of the zodiac, but today they are associated with calendar months. Below is the official list of modern birthstones adopted by the American National Association of Jewelers. In addition we have listed other commonly used birthstones that are not on the official list.

	Modern Birthstones			Other Common Birthstones
January:	Garnet	[View Garnet Jewelry]
February:	Amethyst	[View Amethyst Jewelry]
March:	Aquamarine			Bloodstone
April:	Diamond	[View Diamond Jewelry]
May:	Emerald
June:	Pearl	[View Pearl Jewelry]		Moonstone, Alexandrite
July:	Ruby	[View Ruby Jewelry]
August:	Peridot			Sardonyx, Sapphire	[View Sapphire Jewelry]
September:	Sapphire	[View Sapphire Jewelry]
October:	Opal			Tourmaline
November:	Topaz	[View Topaz Jewelry]
December:	Turquoise	[View Turquoise Jewelry]		Zircon, Blue topaz, Lapis lazuli