Birthstones by Month — Find Your Birthstone Jewellery
Every month of the year has a gemstone traditionally associated with it — a birthstone. Wearing your birthstone is one of the oldest forms of personal jewellery, believed across cultures to carry meaning, protection, and luck specific to the month you were born. It's also one of the most thoughtful gifts you can give, because unlike a generic design, it's tied specifically to the person you're buying for.
At Ornate Jewels, we carry birthstone jewellery across most months — in 925 sterling silver, BIS hallmarked, available in both CZ (consistent colour, accessible pricing) and natural mined gemstones (earth-origin, certified, one of a kind). Find your month below.
January — Garnet
Garnet symbolises protection and strength, traditionally given to travellers for safe passage. Deep red in its most common form, garnet ranges from fiery red to vivid green depending on the variety. A January birthday gift in garnet feels rich and grounded — a strong, warm stone for the start of the year.
February — Amethyst
Amethyst is purple quartz, prized for its rich violet tone and associated with calm, clarity, and protection across many cultural traditions. It's one of the most popular coloured gemstones for everyday jewellery because the colour works with almost every skin tone and outfit. Shop our natural amethyst rings from ₹1,949, or amethyst pendants and bolo necklaces.
March — Aquamarine
Aquamarine takes its name from the Latin for seawater — a pale, clear blue that's calming and effortlessly elegant. It's associated with courage and clarity, and traditionally believed to protect travellers, especially those at sea. A March birthday gift in aquamarine or our blue topaz CZ — a close, accessible alternative — suits anyone who prefers a softer, cooler blue tone.
April — Diamond
Diamond is April's birthstone — the hardest natural material on earth, and the universal symbol of clarity and strength. We offer two ways to wear an April birthstone: American diamond (CZ), which gives the diamond look in 925 silver at an accessible price, or genuine lab grown diamonds, which are real diamonds — chemically, physically, and optically identical to mined diamonds — set in 9K and 10K gold. Shop American diamond solitaires from ₹1,399, or ask us about our lab grown diamond collection from ₹25,514.
May — Emerald
Emerald is one of the most prized coloured gemstones in the world — a vivid, saturated green associated with renewal, growth, and prosperity. We offer emerald in CZ for everyday wear and natural mined emerald, paired with natural white zircon accents, for those who want the genuine stone. Shop emerald rings from ₹1,549, or emerald earrings from ₹1,549.
June — Pearl
Pearl is the only birthstone made by a living creature — formed inside freshwater molluscs over time, with a natural lustre that no synthetic stone can replicate. Soft, timeless, and universally flattering, pearl is one of the most gifted birthstones across generations. Shop natural freshwater pearl earrings from ₹899, or pearl necklaces from ₹2,549.
July — Ruby
Ruby symbolises passion, protection, and prosperity — a deep, commanding red that has been treasured across cultures for centuries. It's one of the most requested birthstones for both personal wear and gifting, suited to bold statement pieces and everyday studs alike. Shop our full July birthstone ruby collection — 49 designs across rings, earrings, necklaces, and bracelets, from ₹1,349.
August — Peridot
Peridot is a vivid yellow-green gemstone, one of the few gems that forms in a single colour rather than a range. Associated with strength and protection from negative energy, it's a distinctive, less commonly seen birthstone that stands out in jewellery.
September — Sapphire
Sapphire is the stone of wisdom and royalty — a deep, classic blue (though sapphires occur in nearly every colour except red). One of the hardest gemstones after diamond, sapphire is built for daily wear. We offer sapphire in CZ and genuine natural blue sapphire, set in 925 silver. Shop natural blue sapphire rings from ₹2,649, or sapphire earrings from ₹1,549.
October — Opal & Tourmaline
October has two birthstones. Opal displays a unique play of colour — flashes of rainbow light within the stone — making every piece genuinely one of a kind. Tourmaline comes in nearly every colour and is associated with balance and grounding. Both are distinctive choices for someone who wants a birthstone that doesn't look like anyone else's.
November — Topaz & Citrine
November also has two birthstones. Blue topaz is cool, clear, and versatile — we carry it as part of our solitaire pendant range. Citrine is a warm yellow-gold quartz, associated with positivity and abundance, and pairs beautifully with both silver and gold settings.
December — Turquoise & Tanzanite
December closes the year with two striking birthstones. Turquoise is one of the oldest gemstones worn by humans — an opaque sky-blue to greenish-blue stone with deep cultural history. Tanzanite is one of the rarest gemstones on earth, found only near Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, and is considered approximately 1,000 times rarer than diamond. Shop natural turquoise from ₹3,649, or natural tanzanite pieces from ₹3,299.
Want Your Birthstone Custom Made?
If your birth month isn't fully represented in our current catalogue, or you want a specific design in your birthstone — a ring, a pendant, a matching set — we make it. Send us your idea on WhatsApp and our in-house artisans will take it from sketch to finished piece in 10–15 working days, in genuine 925 sterling silver or 18k gold-plated silver.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is a birthstone?
A: A birthstone is a gemstone traditionally associated with the month of a person's birth. The modern list of birthstones was standardised in the early 20th century, though the tradition of month-specific gemstones dates back centuries across different cultures.
Q: Why do some months have two birthstones?
A: Several months — October, November, and December — have two recognised birthstones because historically different cultures and jewellery associations recognised different stones for the same month. Both are considered valid; you can choose whichever suits your style or budget.
Q: Are Ornate Jewels birthstone pieces natural or CZ?
A: Both. We offer birthstone jewellery in CZ — a lab-engineered stone chosen for consistent, vivid colour at an accessible price — and in natural mined gemstones, which are earth-origin, certified, and unique per piece. Every product page clearly states which type is used.
Q: Is birthstone jewellery a good gift?
A: Yes — birthstone jewellery is one of the most personal gift categories because it's tied specifically to the recipient, not a generic design. It works well for birthdays, graduations, push presents, and milestone celebrations.
Q: Can I get a custom birthstone piece made?
A: Yes. WhatsApp us at +91 86007 18666 with your idea and birth month, and our in-house artisans will design and make a custom piece in 10–15 working days. BIS hallmarked. Lifetime Warranty.
Q: Do birthstone pieces come with a certificate?
A: Natural gemstone birthstone pieces come with an authenticity certificate confirming the stone type and origin. All pieces, natural and CZ, are BIS hallmarked for silver purity (Certificate No. C-7590712221).
