Birthstone Guide

A colour for every month

Each month has its own birthstone, and each stone carries its own meaning. Choose your month and the month of someone you love: together, the two teardrops form a heart.

Month Birthstone Colour Meaning
January Garnet deep red Love, loyalty and lasting friendship.
February Amethyst violet Calm, clarity and inner strength.
March Aquamarine sea blue Serenity, courage and a fresh start.
April Diamond (crystal) clear Strength, purity and love that lasts.
May Emerald green Growth, hope and renewal.
June Alexandrite lilac Balance, joy and new possibilities.
July Ruby red Passion, energy and devotion.
August Peridot light green Light, positivity and good fortune.
September Sapphire blue Wisdom, trust and sincerity.
October Rose Quartz soft pink Tenderness, compassion and self-love.
November Yellow Topaz golden yellow Warmth, happiness and generosity.
December Blue Topaz sky blue Peace, friendship and good luck.

Not sure which stones to pick?

  • For a couple: your birth month and your partner's.
  • For a mother: her month and her child's, or two children's months.
  • For a best friend or a sister: both of your birth months.
  • Just for you: the two colours you love most.

The stones in our jewellery are chosen to reflect the traditional colour of each month's birthstone. Colours may vary slightly from one screen to another.