Birthstone jewelry makes a personal gift for birthdays, anniversaries and new arrivals. Here is a month-by-month guide to the modern birthstones and how they look set in sterling silver.
January: Garnet
Deep wine-red and warm in tone. Shop garnet jewelry.
February: Amethyst
Purple quartz ranging from lilac to deep violet. Shop amethyst jewelry.
March: Aquamarine and bloodstone
Aquamarine is a clear sea-blue; bloodstone is dark green with red flecks.
April: Diamond
Clear and brilliant. Cubic zirconia set in sterling silver is a popular, affordable alternative.
May: Emerald
Rich green and one of the most traditional gemstones.
June: Pearl, moonstone and alexandrite
June has three birthstones. Shop pearl jewelry and moonstone jewelry.
July: Ruby
Bold red and a classic choice for rings.
August: Peridot, spinel and sardonyx
Peridot is a bright lime green that looks fresh against silver.
September: Sapphire
Best known in deep blue, though it comes in many colours.
October: Opal and tourmaline
Opal shows flashes of every colour. Shop opal jewelry.
November: Topaz and citrine
Golden topaz and honey-coloured citrine. Shop citrine jewelry and topaz jewelry.
December: Turquoise, tanzanite, zircon and blue topaz
Shop turquoise jewelry and blue topaz jewelry.
Why choose sterling silver for birthstone jewelry?
Sterling silver's cool, bright tone suits almost every gemstone, and it is far more affordable than gold. Every Zeus Kicks product with 925 in its title is solid 925 sterling silver, nickel-free and hypoallergenic, with a lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects. We ship worldwide, including the US, UK and Europe.