Birthstone Jewellery
Every month has its own birthstone — a gemstone tied to the month of birth, traditionally given as a personal gift for birthdays, christenings and milestone occasions. Find your stone, or shop by birth month for a gift that means something.
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Browse all twelve stones in your preferred jewellery style.
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9ct gold birthstone jewellery
Solid 9ct gold settings with real gemstones — pieces designed to be kept and passed down.
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Engraved with names, initials or dates alongside the chosen birthstone — a gift that's truly one-of-one.
Shop personalised birthstones →About birthstones
The tradition of birthstones dates back centuries. Gemstones have long been believed to carry symbolic meanings, and over time each calendar month became associated with one or more stones. The modern list of birthstones used today in the UK was largely standardised in the early twentieth century, with some months gaining alternative stones over the years.
A birthstone makes a thoughtful gift because it's personal — tied directly to the recipient's month of birth. They're popular for birthday gifts, push presents, christenings, eighteenth and twenty-first birthdays, and "mother's necklaces" featuring the birthstones of children or grandchildren.
At jewellerybox, every birthstone collection is available across multiple styles — from delicate everyday necklaces and stud earrings to statement rings and bracelets. Most pieces are crafted in sterling silver or gold-plated silver, with cubic zirconia stones in the colour of each birthstone for a bright, sparkly finish that gives the look of a precious gem at a fraction of the price. For solid gold pieces with real gemstones, see our 9ct gold birthstone collection.
Months with more than one birthstone
The primary modern stone for each month is shown in the grid above. Here are the most common alternatives.
- JUNEPearl (primary), Alexandrite, Moonstone
- AUGUSTPeridot (primary), Spinel, Sardonyx
- OCTOBEROpal (primary), Tourmaline
- NOVEMBERCitrine (primary), Topaz
- DECEMBERTurquoise (primary), Tanzanite, Blue Topaz, Zircon