BIRTHSTONES

GemsTV use the official birthstones established by the American National Association of Jewelers in 1912 and revised in 2002. Most experts agree that birthstones became part of western culture through the Breastplate of Aaron (Exodus 28:15-30).

January	Garnet			July	Ruby
February	Amethyst			August	Peridot
March	Aquamarine			September	Sapphire
April	Diamond			October	Opal	Tourmaline
May	Emerald			November	Citrine	Topaz
June	Alexandrite	Pearl	Moonstone	December	Tanzanite	Zircon	Turquoise