Wednesday, September 26, 2007

birthstones

From Wikipedia,


MonthModern Birthstone[2]AlternateTraditional Birthstone[3]
JanuaryGarnetRose QuartzGarnet
FebruaryAmethystOnyxAmethyst
MarchAquamarineRed Jasper (Bloodstone)Bloodstone, Jasper
AprilDiamondRock Crystal (Quartz)Diamond, Sapphire
MayEmeraldChrysopraseEmerald, Agate
JunePearl (the only non-mineral), MoonstoneAlexandriteAlexandrite, Emerald
JulyRubyJade or CarnelianRuby, Onyx
AugustPeridotAventurine, Sardonyx, or SapphireSardonyx, Carnelian
SeptemberSapphireLapis lazuliSapphire, Peridot
OctoberOpalPink TourmalineTourmaline, Aquamarine
NovemberYellow TopazCitrine or TurquoiseCitrine, Topaz
DecemberTurquoise, Blue TopazLapis Lazuli or TanzaniteZircon, Ruby