Birthstone Jewelry:    Birthstones are gemstones that are associated with each month. They may be precious stones, such as diamonds, or semi-precious, such as Lapiz Lazuli. In each case they are considered lucky for their particular months and for those who believe in such things their healing powers are heightened during their months. So if you're born in January then your Birthstone is the Garnet and you will get the most benefit from Garnets by wearing them in January.  The Modern Birthstone List contains the official birthstone list from the American National Association of Jewelers, Jewelers of America. These gemstones were officially adopted in 1912. In the US, this is the accepted list. The Traditional Birthstone list contains older birthstones and is sometimes combined with the modern birthstone list. Many jewelers have differing lists of traditional birthstones, but the birthstone colors will be very close from list to list. 

 Here are the modern/traditional birthstones and in some cases their commonly recognized substitutes.

January birthstone- Garnet, Rose Quartz

February birthstone- Amethyst, Onyx, Moonstone

March birthstone- Aquamarine, Bloodstone , Rock Crystal

April birthstone- Diamond, Quartz, White Sapphire

May birthstone- Emerald,  Chrysoprase

June birthstone- Pearl, Moonstone, Alexandrite 

 July birthstone- Ruby, Carnelian

August birthstone- Peridot,  Sardonyx

September birthstone- Sapphire, Lapis 

October birthstone- Opal, Pink Tourmaline, Zircon

November birthstone- Yellow Topaz, Citrine 

 December birthstone- Blue Topaz, Turquoise