Gifts
Birthstones by Month: A Thoughtful Crystal Gift Guide
The traditional birthstone for every month of the year, with affordable crystal alternatives that make a meaningful gift.
The Crystal Store · 18 September 2026
A birthstone is one of the most personal gifts you can give. Many traditional birthstones are expensive precious gems, so we’ve added a lovely crystal alternative for each month, perfect for a meaningful and affordable present.
| Month | Traditional birthstone | Crystal alternative |
|---|---|---|
| January | Garnet | Garnet tumble stone or carnelian |
| February | Amethyst | Amethyst |
| March | Aquamarine | Aquamarine chips or sodalite |
| April | Diamond | Clear quartz |
| May | Emerald | Green aventurine or jade |
| June | Pearl or moonstone | Moonstone |
| July | Ruby | Carnelian |
| August | Peridot | Peridot chips or green aventurine |
| September | Sapphire | Lapis lazuli |
| October | Opal or tourmaline | Black tourmaline or pink tourmaline |
| November | Topaz or citrine | Citrine |
| December | Tanzanite, zircon or turquoise | Turquoise |
Making it personal
- Pair the birthstone with a small card explaining its traditional meaning. We can include one if you add gift wrap and a handwritten note.
- Choose a bracelet for someone who’d wear it every day, or a tumble stone in a velvet pouch for a pocket-sized keepsake.
- For a bigger gift, add a matching intention kit.
Zodiac crystals
Prefer star signs? Every page in our Crystal Guide lists the zodiac signs traditionally linked with that stone.
