Birthstone Stones, Colors, Legends, and Flowers

MONTH BIRTHSTONE COLOR LEGEND FLOWER January Garnet Not only red, found in nearly every color except blue Protect against food poisoning, snake bite, and hemorrhage Carnation February Amethyst Type of quartz, varies from pale lilac to dark purple Protect from intoxication, symbolizes peace and tranquility Violet March Aquamarine or Hematite Exists in all shades of blue, clear blue more valuable Protect sailors, prevent seasickness and other stomach ailments Daffodil April Diamond Most are colorless, but colored variations have been found Symbol of courage and true love Sweet Pea May Emerald Vary from light to dark green Gives the wearer psychic powers, improves both eyesight and fertility Lily of the Valley June Pearl or Moonstone Most are white, less common are yellow, gray, tan, and black Symbolizes modesty, chastity, power, and courage Rose July Ruby Rubies Vary from bright red to red-violet or brownish-red Makes the wearer wise, helps with love, protects against misfortunes Larkspur August Peridot or Carnelian Lime green stones, sometimes tinged with olive or brownish shades Symbol that represents the sun, gives protection from nightmares Gladiolus September Sapphire Most common color is blue, available in all colors except red, red ones are called rubies Symbolizes peace and happiness Aster October Opal or Tourmaline Soft stone filled with impurities that produce flashes of color Symbol of innocence and purity Calendula November Topaz or Citrine Most is yellow, but also found in red, golden-brown, green, blue, and pink Calms tempers and gives strength, cures asthma and insomnia Chrysanthemum December Turquoise or Zircon Colors range from sky blue to bluish-green to green Brings its wearer happiness and security Narcissus