ZODIAC BIRTHSTONES

These are the most commonly recognized birthstones based upon the astrological signs of the Zodiac.

Note that there is no single authority to approve these choices. However, most sources seem to agree on the birthstones as listed, with many other choices also recognized by one or more sources. The most common alternate selections match the birthstones for the calendar month, and some sources name as many as a half-dozen choices.

Also please note that the dates listed here as the starting and ending dates of the astrological periods are only approximate, and will vary with the person's actual year of birth when the birthdate is close to the transition (on the cusp) between constellations.

Aquarius Birthstone: GARNET (Jan 20 to Feb 18) Alternates Aquamarine, Amethyst, or Bloodstone

Pisces Birthstone: AMETHYST (Feb 19 to Mar 20) Alternates Moonstone, Aquamarine, Bloodstone, Jade

Aries Birthstone: BLOODSTONE (Mar 21 to Apr 20) Alternates Diamond, Opal

Taurus Birthstone: SAPPHIRE (Apr 21 to May 20) Alternate Emerald

Gemini  Birthstone: AGATE (May 21 to Jun 20) Alternates Alexandrite, Amethyst

Cancer Birthstone: EMERALD (Jun 21 to Jul 22) Alternates Pearl, Ruby, Moonstone

Leo Birthstone: ONYX (Jul 23 to Aug 23) Alternates Ruby, Peridot, Jade, Sardonyx, Diamond

Virgo Birthstone: CARNELIAN (Aug 24 to Sep 22) Alternates Sardonyx, Sapphire, Zircon, Agate

Libra Birthstone: CHRYSOLITE (PERIDOT) (Sep 23 to Oct 23) Alternates Sapphire, Opal, Jasper

Scorpio Birthstone: BERYL (AQUAMARINE) (Oct 24 to Nov 22) Alternates Opal, Topaz, Citrine, Pearl

Sagittarius Birthstone: TOPAZ (Nov 23 to Dec 20) Alternates Turquoise, Lapis, Onyx

Capricorn Birthstone: RUBY (Dec 21 to Jan 19) Alternates Amethyst, Garnet, Emerald