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Birthstones and anniversary stones
Birthstones are a tradition going back many hundreds of years. They are a popular gift – and of course you can always buy one for yourself! Wedding anniversaries have also come to be associated with certain gemstones.
Birthstones
January
garnet
February
amethyst
March
aquamarine
April
diamond
May
emerald
June
pearls, moonstone
July
ruby
August
peridot, spinel
September
sapphire
October
opal, tourmaline
November
topaz, citrine
December
turquoise, blue zircon, tanzanite
Wedding anniversary gemstones
1st
gold (or a gold-coloured gemstone such as citrine or golden sapphire)
2nd
garnet
3rd
pearls
4th
blue topaz
5th
sapphire
6th
amethyst
7th
onyx
8th
tourmaline
9th
lapiz lazuli
10th
diamond
11th
turquoise
12th
jade
13th
citrine
14th
opal
15th
ruby
16th
peridot
17th
wristwatch
18th
cat’s eye
19th
aquamarine
20th
emerald
30th
pearls
40th
ruby
