Birthsones:

Other Gemstones in Mythology and History

BIRTHSTONE established in 1912 by 
the American National Retail Jewelers' Association:

  January - Garnet Garnet
  February - Amethyst
  March -  Aquamarine Aquamarine
  April - Diamond Diamond
  May - Emerald Emerald
  June - Pearl Pearl
  July - Ruby
  August - Peridot Peridot
  September - Sapphire Sapphire
  October - Opal
  November - Blue Topaz Blue Topaz
  December - Turquoise - Lapis Lapis