The Basic (and Not-So-Basic) Birthstone Calendar
You may know what your birthstone
looks like—but do you know what your birthstone
cabochon is? How about the stone for your zodiac sign?
Your anniversary? Here are some opportunities to add
some different gems to your jewelry wardrobe!
Faceted and Cabochon-Cut Birthstones
| Month | Faceted | Cabochon |
| January | Garnet | Garnet |
| February | Amethyst | Amethyst |
| March | Aquamarine | Bloodstone |
| April | Diamond | Pearl or Mother of Pearl |
| May | Emerald | Green Onyx |
| June | Alexandrite or Pearl | Moonstone |
| July | Ruby | Jasper |
| August | Peridot | Carnelian |
| September | Blue Sapphire | Lapis Lazuli |
| October | Pink Tourmaline | Opal |
| November | Yellow Citrine or Topaz | Citrine |
| December | Blue Zircon or Tourmaline | Turquoise |
Birthstones of the Zodiac
| Zodiac Sign | Date | Stone |
| Aquarius | January 21 to February 21 | Garnet |
| Pisces | February 22 to March 21 | Amethyst |
| Aries | March 22 to April 20 | Bloodstone |
| Taurus | April 21 to May 21 | Sapphire |
| Gemini | May 22 to June 21 | Agate |
| Cancer | June 22 to July 22 | Emerald |
| Leo | July 23 to August 22 | Onyx |
| Virgo | August 23 to September 22 | Carnelian |
| Libra | September 23 to October 23 | Peridot |
| Scorpio | October 24 to November 21 | Beryl |
| Sagittarius | November 22 to December 21 | Topaz |
| Capricorn | December 22 to January 20 | Ruby |
