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There have been many different sets of birthstones used throughout history and in different cultures, but in 1912 the American National Association of Jewelers, Jewelers of America , officially adopted the following list; it is currently accepted as the standard in the United States and many other places.

• January - Garnet
• February - Amethyst
• March - Aquamarine
• April - Diamond
• May - EmeraldFor other things of this name, see Emerald (disambiguation). Emerald is a variety of the mineral beryl, colored green by trace amounts of chromium and sometimes iron. It is highly prized as a gemstone and ounce for ounce is the most valuable gemstone in t
• JuneJune is the sixth month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 30 days. June is named for the Roman goddess Juno, wife of Jupiter. Events in June The solstice occurs around the 21st of this month, although it may occur on either the 20 or 22. It is t - PearlFor other things called "pearl", see pearl (disambiguation). Japanese pearl diver A pearl is a hard, rounded object produced by certain mollusks, primarily oysters, and which is cultivated or harvested for jewellery. Pearls are formed inside the shell of
• JulyJuly is the seventh month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 31 days. July was renamed for Julius Caesar; previously, it was called Quintilis in Latin, since it was the fifth month in the Roman calendar which started in March. Because of its orig - RubyRuby is a red gemstone, a variety of the mineral corundum in which the color is caused mainly by chromium. Natural rubies are exceptionally rare, though artificial ones can be manufactured which are comparatively inexpensive. Rubies are mined in Africa, A
• AugustSee August (album) for the album by Eric Clapton. August is the eighth month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 31 days. Named in honor of Augustus Caesar. The month reputedly has 31 days because Augustus wanted as many days as Julius Caesar's Ju - PeridotPeridot is a variety of Olivine often used as a gemstone. It is bright yellow-green in color, and has a hardness of 6. 5 on Mohs' scale of mineral hardness. Peridot is also often referred to as "poor man's emerald". It is the birthstone for the month of A
• SeptemberSeptember is the ninth month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 30 days. The name comes from the Latin septem for " seven" September was originally the seventh month of the year, before January and February were inserted. In Greek civilization, S - Sapphire
• October - Opal
• November - Topaz
• December - Turquoise