BIRTHSTONES
| Birthstone | Alternate | |
| January | Garnet | Rose Quartz |
| February | Amethyst | Onyx |
| March | Aquamarine | Red Jasper ('bloodstone') |
| April | Diamond | Rock Crystal (Quartz) |
| May | Emerald | Chrysoprase |
| June | Pearl (the only non-gem) | Alexandrite or Moonstone |
| July | Ruby | Jade |
| August | Peridot | Aventurine, sardonyx or sapphire |
| September | Sapphire | Lapis lazuli |
| October | Opal | Pink Tourmaline |
| November | Yellow ('Golden') Topaz | Citrine or Turquoise |
| December | Blue Zircon | Blue Topaz, Turquoise, or Tanzanite |







