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Modern Birthstone List

Birthstone lists: Birthstones lists vary by culture, tradition, religion and region. 

 Modern Birthstone List

This is the official birthstone list from the American National Association of Jewelers. It was adopted in 1912; these gemstones represent the birthstones that are accepted today in the United States.
January Garnet
February Amethyst
March Aquamarine
April Diamond
May Emerald
June Pearl or Moonstone
July Ruby
August Peridot
September Sapphire
October Opal or Tourmaline
November Yellow Topaz or Citrine
December Blue Zircon, Turquoise, Blue Topaz or Tanzanite; Tanzanite was by the American Gem Trade Association in 2002