Birthstone Months Flashcards
1
Q
January
A
Garnet
2
Q
February
A
Amethyst
3
Q
March
A
Bloodstone/Aquamarine
4
Q
April
A
Diamond
5
Q
May
A
Emerald
6
Q
June
A
Pearl/Moonstone (new Alexandrite)
7
Q
July
A
Ruby
8
Q
August
A
Peridot (new Spinel)
9
Q
September
A
Sapphie
10
Q
October
A
Opal/Tourmaline
11
Q
November
A
Citrine/Topaz
12
Q
December
A
Tanzanite (new blue Zircon, traditional Turquoise)
13
Q
History of birthstones
A
specific stones assigned to months started in Germany or Poland between the 16th and 18th century
National Association of Jewelers - 1912 standardized birthstones giving them the categories of modern and traditional
14
Q
History of Garnet
A
Egyptians and Romans, favored by nobles in the Middle Ages
15
Q
History of Aquamarine
A
common with Roman fishermen who called it “water of the sea” good luck for safe travel
