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Traditional Birthstones: as listed by the American Gem Society

January: Garnet                           February: Amethyst                      March: Aquamarine

April: Diamond                             May: Emerald                              June: Alexandrite/Pearl

July: Ruby                                   August: Peridot                            September: Sapphire

October: Tourmaline/Opal             November: Topaz/Citrine      

December: Zircon/Tanzanite/Turquoise

Swarovski Crystal Birthstones:

Anniversary Stones: there is a new tradition gaining popularity, and it will please your loved one much more than paper or glass.  It's the glowing trend of giving the lasting gift of beautiful gemstone jewelry for your anniversary.  Here is a list of gemstones that are quickly becoming the accepted norm to commemorate each anniversary year.

1st - Mother of Pearl (Alternate: Peridot)

2nd - Garnet

3rd - Pearls (Alternate: Jade)

4th - Blue Topaz (Alternate: Blue Zircon)

5th - Sapphire

6th - Amethyst

7th - Onyx (Alternate: Yellow Sapphire, Golden Beryl)

8th - Tourmaline (Alternate: Tanzanite)

9th -  Lapis Lazuli (Alternate: Amethyst, Green Spinel)

10th - Diamond (Alternate: Blue Sapphire)

11th - Turquiose (Alternate: Citrine, Yellow Zircon)

12th - Jade (Alternate: Opal)

13th - Citrine (Alternate: Moonstone, Hawk's Eye)

14th - Opal (Alternate: Agate, Bloodstone)

15th - Ruby (Alternate: Rhodolite Garnet, Alexandrite)

16th - Peridot (Alternate: Red Spinel)

17th - Watches (Alternate: Carnelian)

18th - Cat's Eye or Chrysoberyl (Alternate: Aquamarine)

19th - Aquamarine (Alternate: Almandine Garnet)

20th - Emerald (Alternate: Yellow or Golden Diamond)

21st - Iolite

22nd - Spinel

23rd - Imperial Topaz

24th - Tanzanite

25th - Silver Jubiliee (Alternate: Tsavorite, Green Garnet)

30th - Pearl Jubilee

35th - Emerald

40th - Ruby

45th - Sapphire (Alternate: Cat's Eye)

50th - Golden Jubilee (Alternate: Imperial or Golden Topaz)

55th - Alexandrite

60th - Diamond Jubilee (Alternate: Star Ruby)