January Birthstone Color
Garnet, the January birthstone, displays a rich, deep red color. The distinctive hue results from iron and chromium trace elements within the crystal structure. The best quality garnets show a pure red that's both bold and elegant, making them perfect for both classic and modern jewelry designs. Read our Garnet Guide to learn more.
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February Birthstone Color
Amethyst, the February birthstone, comes in shades of purple ranging from light lavender to deep violet. The color originates from natural radiation of trace amounts of iron within the crystal lattice. The most valuable amethysts show a rich, royal purple color that's not too dark or too light.
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March Birthstone Color
Aquamarine, the March birthstone, shows a light, airy blue color. The pleochroic nature of aquamarine means it can display different color intensities when viewed from different angles. Read our Aquamarine Guide to learn more.
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April Birthstone Color
Diamonds, the birthstones of April, are traditionally colorless, though they can range from completely clear (D color) to having slight yellow or brown tints. Read our 4 Cs of Diamonds Guide to learn more.
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May Birthstone Color
Emerald, the May birthstone, displays a lush green color that can range from light to dark. The distinctive green color results from chromium and vanadium trace elements within the beryl crystal structure. The most desired emeralds show a bright, vivid green with good saturation. Read our Emerald Guide to learn more.
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June Birthstone Color
Pearl and alexandrite are June’s two birthstones. Pearl comes in several colors including white, cream, and black, often showing beautiful overtones of pink, silver, or green. Alexandrite, June's other birthstone, demonstrates remarkable color-change properties, shifting from green in daylight to red in incandescent light due to chromium ions in its crystal structure. Read our Pearl Guide and Alexandrite Guide to learn more.
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July Birthstone Color
Ruby's signature red color stems from chromium ions within the corundum crystal structure. The color can range from slightly purplish-red to orangish-red, with the purest red commanding the highest values. Read our July Birthstone Guide to learn more.
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August Birthstone Color
There are three birthstones for the month of August: peridot, spinel, and sardonyx. Peridot displays a yellow-green to olive-green color caused by iron within its crystal structure. Spinel, another August birthstone, offers various colors including bright red and hot pink, while sardonyx shows striking bands of reddish brown and white.
September Birthstone Color
Sapphire is available in many colors, but the sapphire color associated with September’s birthstone is a rich blue color. The classic blue coloration results from iron and titanium within the corundum crystal structure. Read our Sapphire Guide to learn more.
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October Birthstone Color
There are two birthstones for October: opal and tourmaline. Opal exhibits a play-of-color phenomenon where the stone flashes different colors as it moves in the light. White opals have a light-colored background that displays flashes of various colors including blue, green, yellow, orange, and red. Tourmaline, October's other birthstone, displays various colors including pink, green, and blue.
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November Birthstone Color
November has two birthstones: citrine and topaz. Citrine presents in yellow to orange hues caused by iron impurities within quartz. Topaz, November's other birthstone, ranges from blue to yellow-orange, with imperial topaz displaying a highly valued pinkish-orange color. Read our Topaz Guide to learn more.
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December Birthstone Color
December has four birthstones and offers several blue-hued options: Tanzanite, turquoise, zircon, or topaz.
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