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Birthstone list

It was announced on December 20, 2021 that the Japanese birthstones were reviewed for the first time in 63 years and 10 new gemstones were added. With this addition, the total number of birthstones in Japan has increased to 29.

Birthstones vary from country to country (including some birthstones used overseas).We have listed the most representative ones. For reference, the birthstones of the world are listed below.
It's interesting that there are many birthstones in one month.

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Gemstones selected as birthstones

symbolism and meaning

January

truth, friendship, loyalty

February

sincerity and peace of mind

March

Aquamarine coralBloodstone

Iolite

Calm, Courageous, Intelligent

April

Tyremond Morganite​crystal quartz

pure

May

emeraldjade aventurine

good luck, happiness

June

pearl moonstonealexandrite

Health, Wealth, Longevity

July

Ruby Sphenecarnelian

Passion, benevolence, intimidation

August

Husband and wife happiness and harmony

September

Kindness, Honesty, Virtue

October

opalTourmalineRose Quartz

Happiness, Comfort, Patience

November

Friendship, Hope, Innocence

December

success

List of birthstones in the world

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