January
Garnet
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The Nina Wynn birthstone edit
Birthstone guide by month.
Your month. Your color. Your story.
Find your birthstone, explore its colors, and choose jewelry with a little more meaning. From January's garnet to December's blues, this guide brings the gemstones, care tips, and gifting ideas together in one place.
Wear your own month. Celebrate someone you love. Or simply follow your favorite color.
12 months21 birthstonesEndless ways to make it yours
Start with your month
What is my birthstone?
Start with your birthday, or follow your favorite color. Tap a month for its overview, a gemstone for jewelry or care notes, and a guide link for the full story.
Showing all 12 months.
This chart follows GIA's birthstone guides. Traditions and retail lists can vary. Gemstone colors shown here are illustrative, not exact product colors.
Choose your gemstone option on the product page. Looking for a stone or style you cannot find? Ask the Nina Wynn team.
The jewelry edit
More ways to wear your color.
Reversible hoops, sculptural rings, and gemstone bracelets bring birthstone color into your everyday jewelry. Check the product page for available sizes and details.
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September
14K Yellow Gold Natural Pink Sapphire & Lab-Grown Diamond Reversible Huggies 10mm | Diana
Solid 14K Yellow Gold / Sapphire Pink / 10mm
$ 850.00
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October
Sterling Silver Natural Moonstone & Natural Tourmaline Reversible Hoops 14mm | Natalie
Sterling Silver / Moonstone & Tourmaline / 14mm
$ 295.00
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December
Vintage Lace Round 7mm Sleeping Beauty Natural Turquoise Silver Stud Earrings
Sterling Silver / Turquoise
$ 295.00
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Shop birthstone jewelry by month
Use the guide to discover your gemstones, then compare the jewelry currently offered for each month. Shop online where available, or find a Nina Wynn Denver location and plan a visit. Confirm the availability of a particular piece before traveling.
Read the January guide
February
Amethyst
Shop February jewelryRead the February guide
March
Aquamarine & Bloodstone
Shop March jewelryRead the March guide
April
Diamond
Shop April jewelryRead the April guide
May
Emerald
Shop May jewelryRead the May guide
June
Pearl, Moonstone & Alexandrite
Shop June jewelryRead the June guide
July
Ruby
Shop July jewelryRead the July guide
August
Peridot, Spinel & Sardonyx
Shop August jewelryRead the August guide
September
Sapphire
Shop September jewelryRead the September guide
October
Opal & Tourmaline
Shop October jewelryRead the October guide
November
Citrine & Topaz
Shop November jewelryRead the November guide
December
Turquoise, Tanzanite & Zircon
Shop December jewelryRead the December guide
The jewelry edit
Small stones. Personal stories.
Explore jewelry for every birth month. Open a piece to check its gemstone, dimensions, fit, and whether earrings are sold singly or as a pair.
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January
Natural Gemstone Threadless Flat Back Earring | 14K White Gold
Solid 14K White Gold / Garnet
$ 125.00
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February
Natural Gemstone Threadless Flat Back Earring | 14K White Gold
Solid 14K White Gold / Amethyst
$ 125.00
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March
Vintage Lace Square 6mm Natural Aquamarine Silver Stud Earrings
Sterling Silver / Aquamarine
$ 125.00
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April
Shining Star Lab-Grown Diamond 9mm 0.085 ct Flat-Back Earring | 14K Yellow Gold
Solid 14K Yellow Gold / Lab-Grown Diamond
$ 850.00
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May
Lotus Natural Emerald Threadless Flat Back Earring | 14K Yellow Gold
Solid 14K Yellow Gold / Emerald
$ 650.00
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June
Baby Lotus Natural Moonstone Threadless Flat Back Earring | 14K White Gold
Solid 14K White Gold / Moonstone
$ 450.00
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July
Natural Gemstone Threadless Flat Back Earring | 14K White Gold
Solid 14K White Gold / Ruby
$ 125.00
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August
Natural Gemstone Threadless Flat Back Earring | 14K White Gold
Solid 14K White Gold / Peridot
$ 125.00
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September
Natural Gemstone Threadless Flat Back Earring | 14K White Gold
Solid 14K White Gold / Blue Sapphire
$ 125.00
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October
Baby Lotus Natural Multi Tourmaline Threadless Flat Back Earring | 14K Yellow Gold
Solid 14K Yellow Gold / Tourmaline Multi
$ 450.00
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November
Gemstone Natural White Topaz Threadless Flat Back Earring | 14K Rose Gold
Solid 14K Rose Gold / Topaz White
$ 125.00
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December
Evil Eye Natural Turquoise Threadless Flat Back Earring | 14K Yellow Gold
Solid 14K Yellow Gold / Turquoise
$ 325.00
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A closer look
Birthstone colors, meanings & jewelry
Explore the month that matters to you. Open each card for gemstone details, care notes, and styling ideas.
The suggested meanings below are personal gifting sentiments, not claims that a gemstone determines your personality or changes your health or luck.
01 / January
January birthstone
Garnet
Garnet · Mohs 6.5–7.5
Garnet is January's birthstone. Deep red is its familiar face, but the garnet family also includes beautiful green, orange, yellow, and purple gems.
Meaning, color & care
A meaning to make your own: A reminder of the people and moments you hold close.
Garnet
Color: Red, with green, orange, yellow, and purple varieties. Mohs hardness: 6.5–7.5.
Clean with warm, mild soapy water and a soft brush. Skip steam cleaning and protect the stone from knocks and harder gems.
Style it your way: Try a small garnet stud beside a simple gold hoop, or let a garnet pendant bring a little depth to your necklace layers.
Gem facts: GIA's January birthstone guide.
02 / February
February birthstone
Amethyst
Amethyst · Mohs 7
Amethyst is February's birthstone: a purple variety of quartz that ranges from pale lilac to a deep, saturated violet.
Read the February amethyst guide
Meaning, color & care
A meaning to make your own: A little pause, a little perspective, and a color that feels like you.
Amethyst
Color: Lilac, lavender, and deep purple. Mohs hardness: 7.
Use mild soapy water and a soft brush. Avoid steam, high heat, and prolonged strong sunlight, which can affect its color.
Style it your way: Choose lilac for a softer look or a deeper purple for contrast. Amethyst is an easy starting point for a colorful ear stack.
Gem facts: GIA's February birthstone guide.
03 / March
March birthstones
Aquamarine & Bloodstone
Aquamarine · Mohs 7.5–8Bloodstone · Mohs 6.5–7
March has two birthstones: aquamarine and bloodstone. Choose aquamarine for an airy blue look, or bloodstone for a darker, more grounded palette.
Read the March aquamarine guide
Meaning, color & care
A meaning to make your own: A fresh chapter, a meaningful journey, or a moment of courage.
Aquamarine
Color: Light blue to greenish blue. Mohs hardness: 7.5–8.
A member of the beryl family. Clean gently with warm soapy water and a soft brush; keep it protected from hard impacts.
Bloodstone
Color: Dark green with red markings. Mohs hardness: 6.5–7.
A variety of chalcedony. Use warm soapy water and keep it away from harsh chemicals and extreme heat.
Style it your way: Pair aquamarine with diamond accents for a light, tonal look. Bloodstone offers a very different mood in a polished cabochon or pendant.
Gem facts: GIA's March birthstone guide.
04 / April
April birthstone
Diamond
Diamond · Mohs 10
Diamond is April's birthstone. Colorless diamonds are the classic choice, but diamonds also occur in a range of colors.
Meaning, color & care
A meaning to make your own: An enduring connection, a milestone, or a promise to yourself.
Diamond
Color: Colorless and a range of fancy colors. Mohs hardness: 10.
Highly scratch-resistant does not mean unbreakable. Protect it from sharp knocks, clean according to any treatment requirements, and have the setting checked periodically.
Style it your way: A diamond stud can anchor a colorful stack or shine on its own. Choose the shape, size, and setting that suit the way you dress.
Prefer a clear alternative? White topaz is a different gemstone, not a diamond. It can be a personal styling choice, but diamond is the listed April birthstone. Explore white topaz designs.
Gem facts: GIA's April birthstone guide.
05 / May
May birthstone
Emerald
Emerald · Mohs 7.5–8
Emerald is May's birthstone. Its green color gives even a small piece of jewelry a distinctive presence, from a tiny stud to a statement ring.
Meaning, color & care
A meaning to make your own: A celebration of growth, renewal, or someone who makes life brighter.
Emerald
Color: Green to bluish green. Mohs hardness: 7.5–8.
Many emeralds have surface-reaching fractures and clarity-enhancing fillers. Clean gently with warm soapy water. Avoid ultrasonic and steam cleaners, harsh chemicals, and heat.
Style it your way: Let emerald be the color accent in an otherwise simple stack, or pair it with diamond for a crisp contrast.
Gem facts: GIA's May birthstone guide.
06 / June
June birthstones
Moonstone, Pearl & Alexandrite
Moonstone · Mohs 6–6.5Pearl · Mohs 2.5–3Alexandrite · Mohs 8.5
June has three birthstones: moonstone, pearl, and alexandrite. They offer very different looks, from a soft sheen to a remarkable change of color.
Read the June birthstone guide
Meaning, color & care
A meaning to make your own: A connection worth celebrating, in whichever form feels most personal.
Moonstone
Color: Often colorless or milky, with a floating sheen. Mohs hardness: 6–6.5.
A feldspar gem known for its moving glow. Clean with warm soapy water; avoid steam, ultrasonic cleaners, heat, and hard knocks.
Pearl
Color: White and cream, plus other natural or cultured colors. Mohs hardness: 2.5–3.
An organic gem formed in a mollusk. Wipe with a soft, damp cloth after wear. Apply cosmetics first and store pearls away from harder jewelry.
Alexandrite
Color: Greenish in daylight; reddish or purplish in incandescent light. Mohs hardness: 8.5.
A color-changing variety of chrysoberyl. Warm soapy water is a gentle cleaning choice. Ask about origin and any treatments before buying.
Style it your way: Choose moonstone for a luminous accent, pearl for a softer finish, or alexandrite for an unexpected color story.
Gem facts: GIA's June birthstone guide.
07 / July
July birthstone
Ruby
Ruby · Mohs 9
Ruby is July's birthstone. This red variety of corundum brings a vivid accent to jewelry, whether the design is minimal or unapologetically bold.
Meaning, color & care
A meaning to make your own: A love letter, a brave new beginning, or a celebration with heart.
Ruby
Color: Red, sometimes with purplish or orangy tones. Mohs hardness: 9.
Care depends on treatment. Warm soapy water suits many rubies, but glass-filled or dyed material needs gentler care, such as a damp cloth. Ask before using cleaning equipment.
Style it your way: A single ruby stud adds a deliberate pop of red. Mix it with diamond accents or keep the rest of your jewelry simple.
Gem facts: GIA's July birthstone guide.
08 / August
August birthstones
Peridot, Spinel & Sardonyx
Peridot · Mohs 6.5–7Spinel · Mohs 8Sardonyx · Mohs 6.5–7
August has three birthstones: peridot, spinel, and sardonyx. Its palette is much broader than the bright green that often comes to mind first.
Meaning, color & care
A meaning to make your own: A fresh perspective and the freedom to choose your own kind of color.
Peridot
Color: Yellowish green to olive green. Mohs hardness: 6.5–7.
Protect it from rough wear and sudden temperature changes. Use warm soapy water, never steam or an ultrasonic cleaner.
Spinel
Color: Red, pink, purple, blue, and other colors. Mohs hardness: 8.
A distinct gem, not a type of ruby. Warm soapy water is a gentle choice; fractures and treatments can affect cleaning options.
Sardonyx
Color: Reddish-brown bands with white or darker layers. Mohs hardness: 6.5–7.
A banded chalcedony traditionally used for cameos and carvings. Protect its polished surface from scratches and clean gently.
Style it your way: Use peridot as a fresh green accent, spinel for a favorite saturated hue, or sardonyx when you prefer pattern to sparkle.
Gem facts: GIA's August birthstone guide.
09 / September
September birthstone
Sapphire
Sapphire · Mohs 9
Sapphire is September's birthstone. Blue is its best-known color, but pink, yellow, green, and other sapphire colors offer plenty of room for personal style.
Read the September sapphire guide
Meaning, color & care
A meaning to make your own: A steady connection, a meaningful commitment, or a color you never tire of.
Sapphire
Color: Blue, pink, yellow, green, and more. Mohs hardness: 9.
Usually a durable jewelry choice, but treatments matter. Ask about care for filled or dyed stones; these may require only a damp cloth rather than standard cleaning methods.
Style it your way: Try blue sapphire with diamonds for contrast, or choose pink sapphire for a softer palette. Your September birthstone does not have to be blue.
Gem facts: GIA's September birthstone guide.
10 / October
October birthstones
Opal & Tourmaline
Opal · Mohs 5–6.5Tourmaline · Mohs 7–7.5
October has two birthstones: opal and tourmaline. Opal can offer shifting flashes of color, while tourmaline brings an exceptionally varied palette.
Read the October opal & tourmaline guide
Meaning, color & care
A meaning to make your own: A celebration of creativity, individuality, and everything that makes you you.
Opal
Color: Varied body colors; precious opal displays play-of-color. Mohs hardness: 5–6.5.
Protect it from scratches, heat, and sudden temperature changes. Care differs for solid opals, treated stones, and assembled doublets or triplets; ask before soaking.
Tourmaline
Color: Pink, green, red, blue, and multicolor varieties. Mohs hardness: 7–7.5.
Clean with warm soapy water and a soft brush. Avoid steam, ultrasonic cleaning, and sudden temperature changes.
Style it your way: Choose opal for a luminous focal point or pink tourmaline for a warm blush accent. Green and multicolor tourmaline are October options, too.
Gem facts: GIA's October birthstone guide.
11 / November
November birthstones
Citrine & Topaz
Citrine · Mohs 7Topaz · Mohs 8
November has two birthstones: citrine and topaz. Citrine brings golden warmth, while topaz offers colors that reach well beyond yellow and orange.
Read the November topaz & citrine guide
Meaning, color & care
A meaning to make your own: A thank-you, a shared memory, or a bright spot in someone's day.
Citrine
Color: Yellow to brownish orange. Mohs hardness: 7.
A variety of quartz. Many commercial citrines are produced by heating amethyst. Use warm soapy water and avoid high heat.
Topaz
Color: Colorless, yellow, orange, pink, blue, and more. Mohs hardness: 8.
Its hardness does not prevent cleavage-related chipping. Protect it from impacts, and avoid ultrasonic cleaners, steam, and sudden temperature changes.
Style it your way: Choose citrine for a golden accent. For a cooler palette, explore blue topaz: it is still topaz, even when the color feels nothing like autumn.
Gem facts: GIA's November birthstone guide.
12 / December
December birthstones
Turquoise, Tanzanite & Zircon
Turquoise · Mohs 5–6Tanzanite · Mohs 6–7Zircon · Mohs 6–7.5
December has three birthstones on GIA's list: turquoise, tanzanite, and zircon. Choose an opaque blue-green, a rich blue-violet, or a sparkling faceted stone.
Read the December birthstone guide
Meaning, color & care
A meaning to make your own: A memorable journey, a new horizon, or someone who feels like home.
Turquoise
Color: Opaque blue to green. Mohs hardness: 5–6.
Protect it from cosmetics, chemicals, and heat. Use gentle cleaning suited to any treatments; avoid steam and ultrasonic cleaners.
Tanzanite
Color: Blue to violet. Mohs hardness: 6–7.
Treat it gently and protect it from temperature changes. Earrings and pendants are good ways to reduce impacts. Never use steam or ultrasonic cleaning.
Zircon
Color: Blue and many other colors. Mohs hardness: 6–7.5.
Zircon is a natural gemstone, not cubic zirconia. Keep it away from rough wear and use warm soapy water rather than an ultrasonic cleaner.
Style it your way: Try turquoise for a distinct color accent, tanzanite for a violet-blue glow, or zircon when you love a brighter, faceted look.
What about blue topaz? It appears in some December jewelry ranges, but it is an alternative here, not a replacement for GIA's listed trio. Explore blue topaz designs.
Gem facts: GIA's December birthstone guide.
Jewelry with a connection
Make the birthstone part of the story.
A birthday is only the beginning. Use a birthstone to celebrate your people, mark a milestone, or make your favorite jewelry feel more personal.
A birthday, made personal
Start with their month, then choose the gemstone color and earring style they would reach for most. A personal gift can still feel completely effortless.
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Your people. Your ear stack.
Mix your own birthstone with a partner's or a child's. Keep the metal consistent for a pulled-together look, or make the mix part of the story.
Explore flat back earrings
A little meaning, layered
Build a necklace look around a meaningful color. Try one gemstone focal point with a simpler chain so the personal detail has room to stand out.
Explore necklacesNot sure which stone they would choose? Give them the fun of finding it.
Explore jewelry gift cardsExplore more ways to celebrate: the Nina Wynn gift guide and jewelry gifts.
Before you choose
Choose the piece, not just the month.
For more on gemstone identity and treatments, explore GIA's Gem Encyclopedia.
A little care goes a long way
How to care for birthstone jewelry
There is no single cleaning method for every gemstone. Follow the instructions for your particular stone, its treatments, and its setting.
Protect the delicate ones.
Pearl, opal, moonstone, turquoise, and tanzanite need extra care. Keep them away from rough handling and check their individual cleaning requirements.
Keep cleaning gentle.
Warm, mild soapy water suits many gems, but not every treatment or assembly. Pearls are best wiped with a soft, damp cloth. Do not assume an ultrasonic or steam cleaner is safe.
Give each piece space.
Store pieces separately so harder stones and metal do not scratch softer gems. Have loose settings or damaged pieces checked before wearing them again.
Care notes are drawn from the GIA gemstone guides linked in each monthly card. Questions about your Nina Wynn piece? Contact our team before cleaning it.
A few good questions
Birthstone guide FAQs
Why do some months have more than one birthstone?
Birthstone lists reflect different traditions and later additions. This guide follows GIA's monthly selection, which includes bloodstone for March and sardonyx for August alongside better-known choices. More than one stone gives you more freedom to choose a color and jewelry style you enjoy. See GIA's birthstone guides.
Can I wear a birthstone that is not my birth month?
Absolutely. Choose your own month, celebrate someone close to you, or simply pick a color you love. A birthstone can be a personal symbol without becoming a rule about what you should wear.
Does each birthstone have just one color?
No. Garnet, sapphire, tourmaline, and several other birthstones occur in multiple colors. A month's familiar color is only a starting point. For example, pink sapphire is still sapphire, and green garnet is still garnet. Explore the month-by-month chart.
Is white topaz an April birthstone, and is blue topaz a December birthstone?
This guide lists diamond for April and turquoise, tanzanite, and zircon for December, following GIA. White topaz and blue topaz can be chosen as personal alternatives, but topaz belongs to November in this list. White topaz is not diamond, and blue topaz is not blue zircon. Read about April or explore December.
Are lab-grown birthstones real gemstones?
A laboratory-grown diamond is diamond, with essentially the same chemical, physical, and optical properties as natural diamond; its origin is different. The same distinction applies to a properly identified lab-created counterpart of a gemstone. An imitation only resembles another gem and is a different material. Read each product's material description. Learn about natural and lab-grown diamonds at GIA.
Which birthstones are best for everyday jewelry?
Ruby and sapphire are durable choices, and diamond resists scratching particularly well. Softer or more delicate gems, such as pearl, opal, moonstone, and tanzanite, need more protection. The setting, stone condition, treatments, and your activities matter too. Everyday wear does not mean every activity. Read the care notes.
What should I check before buying birthstone jewelry as a gift?
Start with the recipient's month and favorite colors. Then check the metal, dimensions, gemstone identity, treatments, and whether an earring is sold individually or as a pair. For rings and bracelets, confirm sizing. Still undecided? A Nina Wynn jewelry gift card lets them choose.
Can I mix several family birthstones together?
Yes. Try one stone for each child, a pairing for two partners, or a mix that celebrates several people in your family. An ear stack or necklace combination lets you tell the story over more than one piece. Ask us for help finding a combination.
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