Birthday Decoded

Birthstones and birth flowers by month

Each month has its own birthstone and birth flower. Tap a month for meanings, zodiac signs and famous birthdays.

January
Garnet
🌸 Carnation, Snowdrop
February
Amethyst
🌸 Violet, Primrose
March
Aquamarine, Bloodstone
🌸 Daffodil, Jonquil
April
Diamond
🌸 Daisy, Sweet pea
May
Emerald
🌸 Lily of the valley, Hawthorn
June
Pearl, Alexandrite, Moonstone
🌸 Rose, Honeysuckle
July
Ruby
🌸 Larkspur, Water lily
August
Peridot, Spinel, Sardonyx
🌸 Gladiolus, Poppy
September
Sapphire
🌸 Aster, Morning glory
October
Opal, Tourmaline
🌸 Marigold, Cosmos
November
Topaz, Citrine
🌸 Chrysanthemum
December
Turquoise, Tanzanite, Zircon
🌸 Narcissus, Holly

Birthstone meanings

Birth flower meanings

Frequently asked questions

What are the birthstones for each month?

January: Garnet; February: Amethyst; March: Aquamarine or Bloodstone; April: Diamond; May: Emerald; June: Pearl or Alexandrite or Moonstone; July: Ruby; August: Peridot or Spinel or Sardonyx; September: Sapphire; October: Opal or Tourmaline; November: Topaz or Citrine; December: Turquoise or Tanzanite or Zircon.

What are the birth flowers for each month?

January: Carnation or Snowdrop; February: Violet or Primrose; March: Daffodil or Jonquil; April: Daisy or Sweet pea; May: Lily of the valley or Hawthorn; June: Rose or Honeysuckle; July: Larkspur or Water lily; August: Gladiolus or Poppy; September: Aster or Morning glory; October: Marigold or Cosmos; November: Chrysanthemum; December: Narcissus or Holly.