"A birthstone is the "gemstone associated with the date of one's birth, the wearing
of which is commonly thought to bring good luck or health. Supernatural powers
have long been attributed by astrologers to certain gemstones."
- From Encyclopedia Britannica
Birthstones come in a colorful array of sparkling jewels and glowing gemstones, each one with its own place in history and myth. These gems have had a special place in both the hearts and minds of humanity. People like believing that wearing a birthstone brings them good luck and protects them. A standard list of acceptable birthstones is used today, but those gemstones were arbitrarily selected many years ago. People originally chose which gemstone to wear based on its color and the magical or healing powers associated with that color. Given below is a table of Birthstone & you have the choice of selecting birthstones for the day you were born, the birth month & the birth time, zodiac sign.
Birthstone by Month
| Month | Modern Birthstones | Traditional Birthstones | Mystical Birthstones | Ayurvedic Birthstones |
| January | Garnet | Garnet | Emerald | Garnet |
| February | Amethyst | Amethyst | Bloodstone | Amethyst |
| March | Aquamarine | Bloodstone, Jasper | Jade | Bloodstone |
| April | Diamond | Diamond, Sapphire | Opal | Diamond |
| May | Emerald | Emerald, Agate | Sapphire | Agate |
| June | Pearl, Moonstone | Alexandrite, Emerald | Moonstone | Pearl |
| July | Ruby, Carnelian | Ruby, Onyx | Ruby | Ruby |
| August | Peridot | Sardonyx, Carnelian | Diamond | Sapphire |
| September | Sapphire | Sapphire, Peridot | Agate | Moonstone |
| October | Opal, Tourmaline | Tourmaline, Aquamarine | Jasper | Opal |
| November | Topaz, Citrine | Citrine, Topaz | Pearl | Topaz |
| December | Turquoise, Blue Topaz | Zircon | Onyx | Ruby |
Birthstone by Day
| Day | Gemstone |
| Sunday | Topaz |
| Monday | Pearl |
| Tuesday | Ruby |
| Wednesday | Amethyst |
| Thursday | Sapphire |
| Friday | Carnelian |
| Saturday | Turquoise |
Birthstone by Time
| Time | Gemstone | Time | Gemstone |
| 1 a.m. | Smokey Quartz | 1 p.m. | Zircon |
| 2 a.m. | Hematite | 2 p.m. | Emerald |
| 3 a.m. | Malachite | 3 p.m. | Beryl |
| 4 a.m. | Lapis-Lazuli | 4 p.m. | Topaz |
| 5 a.m. | Turquoise | 5 p.m. | Ruby |
| 6 a.m. | Tourmaline | 6 p.m. | Opal |
| 7 a.m. | Chrysolite | 7 p.m. | Sardonyx |
| 8 a.m. | Amethyst | 8 p.m. | Chalcedony |
| 9 a.m. | Kunzite | 9 p.m. | Jade |
| 10 a.m. | Sapphire | 10 p.m. | Jasper |
| 11 a.m. | Garnet | 11 p.m. | Magnetite |
| Noon | Diamond | Midnight | Onyx |
Birthstone by Zodiac Sign
| Zodiac Sign | Zodiac Stone |
| Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 21) | Ruby |
| Aquarius (Jan.21 - Feb.21) | Garnet |
| Pisces (Feb. 22-Mar. 21) | Amethyst |
| Aries (Mar. 22-Apr. 20) | Bloodstone |
| Taurus (Apr. 21-May 21) | Sapphire |
| Gemini (May 22-June 21) | Agate |
| Cancer (June 22-July 22) | Emerald |
| Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) | Onyx |
| Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) | Carnelian |
| Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) | Peridot |
| Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21) | Aquamarine |
| Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) | Topaz |