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UK Birthstones Guide by Month


What is a birthstone? A birthstone is a specific precious or semi-precious gemstone tied to a specific month. Each gemstone has differing meanings, making their application in jewellery perfect for birthday gifts. From simple stud earrings to complex bespoke ring commissions, we design, craft, set and finish all types of birthstone for clients, delivering Worldwide. The following guide gives a brief overview of the different birthstones available. Variations exist depending on your country of origin, but the examples below relate to UK tradition. 

March Birthstone - Aquamarine


Aquamarine is the birthstone for March. Part of the Beryl family, Aquamarines provide clear, light blue crystals in a wide range of blues. From very pale blue to a deeper blue, the value of Aquamarine increases with a deeper blue. The very best type of Aquamarine is referred to as Santa Maria. 


Featured example, Bespoke 18ct White Gold, Bespoke, 9ct Emerald Cut Aquamarine ring with 4 claw setting. 


Read more about Aquamarine, Birthstone for March

April's Birthstone - Diamond


Diamond is the birthstone for April. For anyone born in April, they have the perfect gemstone for their birthday and also one of the most expensive! This clear gemstone the most durable gemstone of all. Available in all sizes and shapes, colours and clarity grades. 


Featured example, Lila solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum.


Read more about diamonds in our education section.

August's Birthstone - Peridot


The birthstone for August is Peridot. This gemstone quality mineral derives from Olivine which suggests the distinctive moss-like colour of the gem. Variations in colour range from yellow to brownish-green. Peridot and its mineral Olivine are strongly associated with volcanic sources. The colour of Olivine results from Iron within the crystal. 


Read our blog post on Peridot and August's birthstone

Month Birthstone Additional Gemstones
January Garnet Rose quartz, red jasper
February Amethyst Onyx, moonstone
March Aquamarine Bloodstone, jasper
April Diamond Rock crystal, sapphire
May Emerald Chrysoprase, green tourmaline
June Pearl Alexandrite, moonstone
July Ruby Carnelian, onyx
August Peridot Sardonyx, spinel
September Sapphire Lapis lazuli, peridot
October Opal Pink tourmaline, aquamarine
November Topaz Citrine, turquoise
December Turquoise Tanzanite, zircon