Birthstones Birthstones by cultures Birthstones by cultures

| Month_ | _15th_20th_century | U_S_1912 | U_S_2013 | Britain_2013 | Hindu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | garnet | garnet | garnet | garnet | serpent stone |
| February | amethyst , hyacinth , pearl | amethyst | amethyst | amethyst | chandrakanta |
| March | heliotrope , jasper | heliotrope , aquamarine | aquamarine , heliotrope | aquamarine , heliotrope | Gold Siva-linga |
| April | diamond , sapphire | diamond | diamond | diamond , rock crystal | diamond |
| May | emerald , agate | emerald | emerald | emerald , chrysoprase | emerald |
| June | cat`s eye , turquoise , agate | pearl , moonstone | pearl , moonstone , alexandrite | pearl , moonstone | pearl |
| July | turquoise , onyx | ruby | ruby | ruby , carnelian | sapphire |
| August | sardonyx , carnelian , moonstone , topaz | sardonyx , peridot | peridot | peridot , sardonyx | ruby |