Modern and Traditional Birthstone Guide

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Birthstone jewelry makes a great gift for any lady on her birthday.  There are both modern and traditional birthstones to choose from.  The modern stones are typically less expensive and thus make nice, affordable gifts.

See the chart below for a list of modern and traditional birthstones for each month:

Month	Modern	Traditional
January	Garnet	Garnet
February	Amethyst	Amethyst
March	Aquamarine	Bloodstone or Aquamarine
April	White Cubic Zirconia, White Topaz	Diamond
May	Emerald	Emerald
June	Alexandrite	Pearl or Moonstone
July	Ruby	Ruby
August	Peridot	Sardonyx or Peridot
September	Sapphire	Sapphire
October	Rose	Opal or Tourmaline
November	Citrine	Topaz or Smoky Quartz
December	Blue Zircon, Blue Topaz	Turquoise or Lapis Lazuli

Check out some of my favorite birthstone jewelry by clicking the photos below: