In 1912, the American National Association of Jewelers standardized a single birthstone for each month, officially adopted in U.S., Australia, Thailand, and other locations around the world. Contrary to popular belief that one has a single birthstone, I have listed others that have been accepted throughout history.

Birthstone Information

Aspects of Stone Color

RED – nurturing, passionate, warm, extraverted, feminine

ORANGE – personality, positive, sociable, creative

YELLOW – funny, optimistic, spiritual, thoughtful

GREEN – growth & change, mercurial, always evolving

BLUE – cool, calm, collected, tranquil

PURPLE – outgoing, hospitable, genial, effervescent, loves to be entertained