Guide to birthstone colours and their meanings for each month

January – Garnet

Colour: Deep Red (sometimes orange, green, or purple varieties exist)

Meaning: Protection, strength, and perseverance.

Symbolism: Thought to keep travellers safe and bring vitality and courage.

 

February – Amethyst / Purple

Colour: Purple to violet

Meaning: Peace, clarity, and spiritual growth.

Symbolism: Associated with calmness, wisdom, and protection against negativity or intoxication.

 

March – Aquamarine / Light Blue

Colour: Light blue to sea green

Meaning: Serenity, courage, and clear communication.

Symbolism: Linked with the ocean—promotes calmness and harmony in relationships.

 

April – Diamond / Clear

Colour: Clear/white (can also be coloured naturally)

Meaning: Purity, eternal love, and strength.

Symbolism: Represents unbreakable bonds and enduring commitment.

 

May – Emerald /Green

Colour: Rich green

Meaning: Renewal, fertility, and wisdom.

Symbolism: Connected with love, growth, and prosperity—said to open the heart to compassion.

 

June – Pearl / Alexandrite / Moonstone / Light Amethyst

Colours: White (Pearl), Colour-changing (Alexandrite), or Iridescent (Moonstone)

Meaning: Balance, intuition, and purity.

Symbolism: Represents emotional depth and harmony—often tied to femininity and transformation.

 

July – Ruby / Red

Colour: Deep red

Meaning: Passion, courage, and vitality.

Symbolism: Believed to bring love, energy, and protection against misfortune.

 

August – Peridot / Green

Colour: Light green to olive

Meaning: Positivity, healing, and abundance.

Symbolism: Dispels negativity and encourages strength and prosperity.

 

September – Sapphire / Dark Blue

Colour: Deep blue (also found in pink, yellow, or white)

Meaning: Truth, loyalty, and wisdom.

Symbolism: Associated with protection, clarity of thought, and spiritual insight.

 

October – Opal / Tourmaline / Pink

Colours: Multi-coloured (Opal), or pink to green (Tourmaline)

Meaning: Creativity, inspiration, and hope.

Symbolism: Promotes emotional balance and imagination—encourages self-expression.

 

November – Topaz / Citrine / Yellow

Colours: Golden yellow to orange (Topaz), or bright yellow (Citrine)

Meaning: Joy, abundance, and confidence.

Symbolism: Brings warmth, positivity, and prosperity—dispels fear and doubt.

 

December – Turquoise / Tanzanite / Blue Zircon

Colours: Blue, turquoise, or violet-blue

Meaning: Protection, wisdom, and healing.

Symbolism: Represents peace, success, and friendship—thought to bring good fortune.