Birthstones | Birthstone by Month - GIA
These December birthstones are mined around the world and all have their own unique take on the color blue, allowing you to choose the birthstone that best fits your style. Learn more about their history and where they can be found.
November Birthstones | Topaz & Citrine Birthstone Information - GIA
Those with November birthdays have two beautiful birthstones to choose from: topaz and citrine. Topaz comes in a rainbow of colors; citrine is prized for its charming yellow and orange hues. Both November birthstones are known to have calming energies while bringing fortune and warmth to the wearer.
June Birthstones | Pearl, Alexandrite, Moonstone Birthstones - GIA
Pearl, Alexandrite, Moonstone are the three birthstones for June. Learn about the history and where these three June birthstones can be found, so that you can buy the perfect June birthstone for you or a loved one.
October Birthstones | Opal & Tourmaline Birthstone Information
Those born in October enjoy two spectacular birthstones to commemorate their birthdays – opal and tourmaline. Both October birthstones have endless color combinations and beautiful coloring characteristics. Learn more about these two October birthstones and discover the perfect gift for those born in the tenth month.
December Birthstones | Tanzanite, Turquoise, Zircon Birthstones
Tanzanite, Turquoise and Zircon are the three birthstones for December. These December birthstones are mined around the world and all have their own unique take on the color blue, allowing you to choose the birthstone that best fits your style.
January Birthstone | Garnet Birthstone Meaning - GIA
Garnet, January’s birthstone, is one of the most diverse gemstones, as it comes in an extraordinary range of colors. The garnet birthstone is mined around the world and symbolizes happiness, wealth, and health.
March Birthstones | Aquamarine & Bloodstone Meaning - GIA
The bloodstone birthstone is typically a dark-green cabochon that contains red spots of iron oxide, the “blood” that brings health and strength to the wearer. Read on to learn more about these two March birthstones – what they mean and where they can be found.
August Birthstones | Peridot & Spinel Birthstone Information - GIA
Peridot, spinel and sardonyx are the three birthstones for August. The peridot birthstone is known for being formed under extreme conditions, as it can be found in the hardened lava that carried it from deep within Earth’s mantle as well as in meteorites that traveled from outer space.
February Birthstone | Amethyst Birthstone Source & Meaning - GIA
If you were born in February, your birthstone is amethyst – the purple variety of quartz that has captivated mankind for millennia. Its lilac to deep purple hues can be cut into many shapes and sizes, and it can be manufactured in a lab as well as mined.
GIA Gem Encyclopedia | Complete List Of Gemstones
Gem Encyclopedia is a virtual journey through the science and lore of Gemstones from across the globe. Each Gem page features Gemological Information, a Buyer’s guide, photos, videos & research.