BIRTHSTONES BY MONTH
Traditionally thought to have originated from the breastplate of Aaron detailed in Exodus 28, birthstones are a way of remembering and celebrating life. Choose birthstones from below and then search by material under semi-precious on the left.
| Month | Traditional | Contemporary |
|---|---|---|
| January | Garnet | Emerald, Red Agate, Rose Quartz |
| February | Amethyst | Onyx |
| March | Aquamarine, Bloodstone | Jade |
| April | Diamond | Quartz, Opal |
| May | Emerald | Sapphire, Green Agate |
| June | Pearl | Moonstone, Alexandrite |
| July | Ruby | Carnelian |
| August | Peridot | Sardonyx |
| September | Sapphire | Agate, Moonstone |
| October | Opal | Tourmaline, Jasper |
| November | Citrine, Topaz | Pearl, Citrine |
| December | Zircon, Turquoise | Tanzanite, Lapis Lazuli |
ANNIVERSARY JEWELRY GIFT CHART
Surprise someone special with a traditional anniversary gift. Sterling Maiden offers selections in many different price ranges to help you choose the perfect piece. If you need help determining necklace or bracelet sizes, go to our jewelry sizing page.
| 1st | Gold |
| 2nd | Garnet |
| 3rd | Pearl |
| 4th | Blue Topaz, Blue Zircon |
| 5th | Sapphire, Pink Tourmaline |
| 6th | Amethyst |
| 7th | Onyx, Yellow Sapphire |
| 8th | Tourmaline (all colors) |
| 9th | Lapis Lazuli |
| 10th | Diamond |
| 11th | Turquoise |
| 12th | Jade |
| 13th | Citrine |
| 14th | Opal |
| 15th | Ruby |
| 16th | Peridot |
| 17th | Watches, Quartz |
| 18th | Cat's Eye |
| 19th | Aquamarine |
| 20th | Emerald |
| 21st | Iolite |
| 22nd | Spinel |
| 23rd | Imperial Topaz |
| 24th | Tanzanite |
| 25th | Silver Jubilee |
| 30th | Pearl Jubilee |
| 35th | Emerald |
| 40th | Ruby |
| 45th | Sapphire |
| 50th | Golden Jubilee |
| 55th | Alexandrite |
| 60th | Diamond Jubilee |
