List of
Birthstones
Often combined with modern
birthstone lists, traditional birthstones are older society-based
birthstones. Since many different cultures had their own list, jewelers'
lists are often inconsistent over what constitutes a traditional
birthstone.
The official list of
birthstones was established in 1952 by the American National Retail
Jewelers Association, National Jewelers Association, and the American
Gem Society. There are a total of twelve birthstones. Each month
has a unique stone that corresponds to that particular month. |