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Birth Stones

Some people are interested in their "birth stones". I suspect that these lists are a fairly modern invention, just to sell gemstones! Still, for what it's worth, here are some versions of the list. These are all precious and semi-precious stones. The first column is the 'official' jewellers' list. The second has some cheaper alternatives for the expensive or hard to find gems (usually of roughly the same colour). The third is a Polish list, which is similar to the other two lists, but gives meanings as well.
Garnet
Garnet
Aquamarine
Aquamarine
Chrysoprase
Chrysoprase
Moonstone
Moonstone
Lapis Lazuli
Lapis Lazuli
Topaz
Topaz
Amethyst
Amethyst
Diamond
Diamond
Emerald
Emerald
Ruby
Ruby
Sapphire
Sapphire

MonthStoneAlternativesPolish month stones
JanuaryGarnet Garnet - constancy
FebruaryAmethyst Amethyst - sincerity
MarchAquamarineBloodstoneBloodstone - courage
AprilDiamondRock crystalDiamond - innocence
MayEmeraldChrysopraseEmerald - success in love
JunePearlMoonstoneAgate - health and long life
JulyRubyCornelianCornelian - content
AugustPeridotSardonyxSardonyx - conjugal felicity
SeptemberSapphireLapis LazuliPeridot - antidote to madness
OctoberOpal Opal - hope
NovemberTopazCitrineTopaz - fidelity
DecemberTurquoise Turquoise - prosperity

Clear Quartz
Rock crystal
Cornelian
Cornelian
Agate
Agate
Pearl
Pearl
Bloodstone
Bloodstone
Peridot
Peridot
Sardonyx
Sardonyx
Opal
Opal
Citrine
Citrine
Turquoise
Turquoise