The birthstone - intimately associated with you as a good luck charm, mark of a new beginning inBirthstones your life or as a gem that gives you a sense of security and protection against evil eye. Whatever you believe in, there is one gem that is most suited to you, one gem that's your special one.

The world of birthstones has been mostly for women. Bapalal gives here two birthstone lists to guide you to your special gem. One is traditional and other is contemporary - the contemporary list gives a wider choice ensuring anyone can have a gemstone within his/her reach.

Go ahead , choose one for yourself, or for your loved one.

Years
Gems List
Traditional list
January
Garnet Garnet
February
Amethyst Kunzite, Rubellite, Cat's eye
March
Aquamarine or bloodstone Black onyx
April
Diamond Diamond
May
Emerald Tsavorite, Tourmaline, Malachite, Chrysophrase
June
Pearl, moonstone or alexandrite Jade, Agate, Tiger's eye, Gray star, Sapphire
July
Ruby Rubellite
August
Peridot or sardonyx Coral, Onyx
September
Sapphire Tanzanite
October
Opal Tourmaline, Kunzite, Fire agate, Picture jasper, Tiger's eye
November
Topaz or citrine Topaz - all colours
December
Turquoise or zircon Lapis lazuli, Nephrite, Jadeite, Kunzite