Gemstone Occasions Guide, Birthstone & Zodiac Chart

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Gemstone Occasions

Gemstones have been used for centuries to represent various occasions. The birthstone chart was standardized by the American National Association of Jewelers in 1912. Birthstone charts closely resemble the zodiac gemstone charts; however they aren't identical. The special and unique qualities of these gemstones are believed to correlate with the special and unique qualities of each zodiac sign.

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Birthstone Chart

	Month	Birthstone

	January	Garnet
	February	Amethyst
	March	Aquamarine
	April	Diamond
	May	Emerald
	June	Pearl
	July	Ruby
	August	Peridot
	September	Sapphire
	October	Opal
	November	Topaz
	December	Turquoise

Zodiac Chart

	Zodiac Sign	Birthstone

	Capricorn	Onyx
	Aquarius	Turquoise
	Pisces	Moonstone
	Aries	Diamond
	Taurus	Emerald
	Gemini	Agate
	Cancer	Pearl
	Leo	Ruby
	Virgo	Sapphire
	Libra	Opal
	Scorpio	Sardonyx
	Sagittarius	Topaz

Gemstones have also been used to represent and commemorate significant anniversaries. Traditionally these gemstones represent wedding anniversaries; however, they can also pertain to more casual anniversaries. Exchanging gemstone jewelry or gemstone imbedded items can be a meaningful and enduring way to memorialize any anniversary.

Anniversary Gemstones

Year	Gemstone	Year	Gemstone	Year	Gemstone

1	Gold	9	Lapis Lazuli	25	Silver Jubilee
2	Garnet	10	Diamond	30	Pearl Jubilee
3	Pearl	11	Turquoise	35	Emerald
4	Blue Topaz	12	Jade	40	Ruby
5	Sapphire	13	Citrine	45	Sapphire
6	Amethyst	14	Opal	50	Golden Jubilee
7	Onyx	15	Ruby	55	Alexandrite
8	Tourmaline	20	Emerald	60	Diamond Jubilee

Before you start your shopping process, we recommend that you visit our extensive Jewelry Learning Center to learn more about engagement rings and wedding rings.

Gemstone Occasions Guide