Pisces Birthstone: Aquamarine
The Pisces birthstone is Aquamarine — the gemstone of the water sign ruled by Neptune (traditionally Jupiter).
Dates
Feb 19 – Mar 20
Birthstone
Aquamarine
Element
Water
Ruling Planet
Neptune (traditionally Jupiter)
Pisces and the Aquamarine
Pisces is the dreamer of the zodiac, the two fish swimming in deep water, ruled by mystical Neptune — and its birthstone is the sea itself made solid. Aquamarine, calm and sea-blue, is the perfect stone for this gentle, intuitive water sign. Amethyst, the second Pisces stone, deepens the connection to dreams, spirit, and the inner ocean.
Why Aquamarine suits Pisces
Aquamarine suits Pisces because it is, quite literally, the stone of the sea — its name means "water of the sea," and sailors carried it for protection on the water Pisces feels so at home in. Its calm blue mirrors the sign's gentle, flowing, deeply intuitive nature, while its association with serenity soothes Pisces's sensitivity. Amethyst adds spiritual depth, supporting the dreamer's rich imagination and natural compassion.
Pisces traits the Aquamarine reflects
The Pisces personality
As a mutable water sign ruled by Neptune (traditionally Jupiter), Pisces is known for being compassionate, intuitive, imaginative and gentle. Water signs feel deeply, guided by emotion, intuition and empathy. A birthstone for Pisces works best when it speaks to those qualities — which is exactly what Aquamarine does.
That is also why Pisces carries supporting stones alongside Aquamarine. Where the primary stone captures the sign's headline character, the supporting stones round out the rest of its nature.
Pisces supporting stones
Alongside Aquamarine, these stones are traditionally linked to Pisces and make thoughtful companions or alternatives.
Amethyst
A spiritual purple stone that supports Pisces's intuition, dreams, and rich inner life.
Bloodstone
A grounding green-and-red stone that steadies sensitive Pisces and protects its tender heart.
How to wear or gift the Pisces birthstone
Pisces rules the feet and the imagination, and is drawn to soft, flowing, romantic design. Aquamarine's gentle blue suits delicate pendants and earrings, and the stone is tough enough for everyday wear too. For a gift, a sea-blue aquamarine in silver or white gold, perhaps paired with a dreamy amethyst, gives this Neptune-ruled sign the serene, otherworldly beauty it loves.
Your monthly birthstone too
Because Pisces runs from Feb 19 – Mar 20, it crosses two calendar months — each with its own monthly birthstone. Depending on the exact day you were born, your monthly stone may differ from your zodiac stone. Here are the month pillars that Pisces overlaps:
Go deeper on the Aquamarine
Read more about Pisces's stones in these in-depth guides: