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From Earth to Sky and Everything In Between

Traditional Birthstones


Compiled by Roger K. Pabian, Research Geologist, Emeritus
School of Natural Resources, UNL

To learn more, click on a birthstone's name or image. Note that both October and December have two official birthstones.

January
February
March
April
May
Garnet, January Birthstone
Amethyst, February Birthstone
Aquamarine, March Birthstone
Diamond, April Birthstone
Emerald, May Birthstone
June
July
 
August
September
 
Pearl, June Birthstone
Ruby, July Birthstone
Peridot, August Birthstone
Sapphire, September Birthstone
October
October
November
December
December
Tourmaline, October Birthstone
Opal, October Birthstone
Topaz, November Birthstone
Zircon, December Birthstone
Turquoise, December Birthstone

For more information about birthstones, contact:

Roger K. Pabian
Research Geologist, Emeritus
610 Hardin Hall
3310 Holdrege Streets
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, Nebraska  68583-0996
Phone 402-472-7564
Fax 402-472-2946
rpabian1@unl.edu