Alternative Birthstones Based on the Signs of the Zodiac
Zodiac Sign Gem Aquarius (January 21 – February 18) Garnet [...]
| Zodiac Sign | Gem |
| Aquarius (January 21 – February 18) | Garnet |
| Pisces (February 19 – March 20) | Amethyst |
| Aries (March 21 – April 20) | Bloodstone |
| Taurus (April 21 – May 20) | Sapphire |
| Gemini (May 21 – June 21) | Agate |
| Cancer (June 22 – July 22) | Emerald |
| Leo (July 23 – August 23) | Onyx |
| Virgo (August 24 – September 22) | Carnelian |
| Libra (September 23 – October 23) | Chrysolite |
| Scorpio (October 24 – November 22) | Beryl |
| Sagittarius (November 23 – December 22) | Topaz |
| Capricorn (December 23 – January 20) | Ruby |
Note: the dates for the zodiac signs are tropical dates.
In the 19th century, the term chrysolite referred to yellow-green chrysoberyl as well as peridot and prehnite gems. However, that name is no longer used. (Chrysoberyl, peridot, and prehnite are all distinct gem species).
