Aquamarine is the blue variety of beryl, which is popular as emerald in its green variety. Formerly the primary birthstone of March was bloodstone, until 1952, when the stones of the month were switched, and bloodstone, which was the traditional and ancient birthstone for March, became alternate birthstone to aquamarine. Source: Frankrubiojewelry via Wikimedia Commons MarchĪquamarine is the modern birthstone for the month of March. Purple Amethyst Ring A cut of aquamarine crystal set on a ring Beside amethyst, gems of the month of February include hyacinth (red zircon), pearl, moonstone and bloodstone. The second month’s birthstone is the violet variety of quartz. The modern birthstone for the month of February is the amethyst, which is also a traditional birthstone of the month, going as far as the ancient Roman, Italian, Polish, Russian, Hebrew, Arabic and old Hindu calendar. Beside garnet, birthstones of the month of January include, red zircon, emerald and serpent stone. This first month’s birthstone commonly occurs as red gemstones, though other colors are also available.

The modern birthstone for the month of January is the garnet, which is also the traditional gemstone of the month, going as far back as several ancient calendars, namely, the Roman, Italian, Polish, Russian, Hebrew, Arabic and old Hindu (Ayurvedic) calendar. December: Turqoise, Zircon, Tanzanite and Blue topaz.

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