Birthstone Chart: The modern gemstone associated with each birthday month

Everybody must get a stone

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(Photo by JACK GUEZ/AFP via Getty Images)

No matter what month you were born, there is some sort of stone that goes with it. What are the modern stones that are tied to each month? It’s always good to know this in case you are stuck for a birthday gift.

January birthstone: Garnet

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February birthstone: Amethyst

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March birthstone: Aquamarine

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April birthstone: Diamond

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May birthstone: Emerald

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June birthstone: Pearl and Alexandrite

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July birthstone: Ruby

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August birthstone: Peridot

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(STEPHANE DE SAKUTIN/AFP via Getty Images)

September birthstone: Sapphire

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October birthstone: Opal and Tourmaline

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November birthstone: Citrine/Golden Topaz

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(Photo by John Shearer/Getty Images For InStyle)

December birthstone: Blue Topaz, Blue Zircon, Tanzanite

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(Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

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