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Zodiac Birthstones

A Birthstone for Every Star Sign

Every zodiac sign has its own gemstone, chosen to match its ruling planet, element and personality. Find your sign's stone, what it means, and how it differs from your monthly birthstone.

Pick your zodiac sign to see its birthstone, what it means, and how to wear it.

Aries

Mar 21 – Apr 19

Your zodiac birthstone

Diamond

Or jump straight to a sign:

AriesTaurusGeminiCancerLeoVirgoLibraScorpioSagittariusCapricornAquariusPisces

Zodiac birthstones vs monthly birthstones

Most people know their monthly birthstone — the gem tied to the calendar month they were born in, set by the modern, standardised jewellery-industry list (July is ruby, September is sapphire, and so on). A zodiac birthstone works differently. It is tied to your astrological star sign, which follows the Sun's path through the sky rather than the calendar.

Because each zodiac sign begins partway through one month and ends partway through the next, your sun-sign stone can be a completely different gem from your birth-month stone. Someone born on August 1, for example, has peridot as their August birthstone and, as a Leo, peridot again as their zodiac stone — but someone born on August 23 is a Virgo, whose zodiac stone is sapphire, not peridot. The two systems simply divide the year along different lines.

Neither list is more "correct" than the other — they answer different questions. Your monthly stone celebrates the month you were born; your zodiac stone reflects your astrological character. Plenty of people love wearing both. Use the grid below to find your sign, then dive into a full guide to its stone.

All 12 zodiac birthstones

Tap any sign to read its full birthstone guide — meaning, personality, supporting stones and how to wear it.

Fire

Aries

Mar 21 – Apr 19

Birthstone

Diamond

Guide
Earth

Taurus

Apr 20 – May 20

Birthstone

Emerald

Guide
Air

Gemini

May 21 – Jun 20

Birthstone

Pearl

Guide
Water

Cancer

Jun 21 – Jul 22

Birthstone

Ruby

Guide
Fire

Leo

Jul 23 – Aug 22

Birthstone

Peridot

Guide
Earth

Virgo

Aug 23 – Sep 22

Birthstone

Sapphire

Guide
Air

Libra

Sep 23 – Oct 22

Birthstone

Opal

Guide
Water

Scorpio

Oct 23 – Nov 21

Birthstone

Topaz

Guide
Fire

Sagittarius

Nov 22 – Dec 21

Birthstone

Turquoise

Guide
Earth

Capricorn

Dec 22 – Jan 19

Birthstone

Garnet

Guide
Air

Aquarius

Jan 20 – Feb 18

Birthstone

Amethyst

Guide
Water

Pisces

Feb 19 – Mar 20

Birthstone

Aquamarine

Guide

Zodiac birthstone chart

A quick reference matching every star sign to its date range, element and primary birthstone.

SignDatesElementBirthstone
AriesMar 21 – Apr 19FireDiamond
TaurusApr 20 – May 20EarthEmerald
GeminiMay 21 – Jun 20AirPearl
CancerJun 21 – Jul 22WaterRuby
LeoJul 23 – Aug 22FirePeridot
VirgoAug 23 – Sep 22EarthSapphire
LibraSep 23 – Oct 22AirOpal
ScorpioOct 23 – Nov 21WaterTopaz
SagittariusNov 22 – Dec 21FireTurquoise
CapricornDec 22 – Jan 19EarthGarnet
AquariusJan 20 – Feb 18AirAmethyst
PiscesFeb 19 – Mar 20WaterAquamarine

Prefer to search by month instead? See the monthly birthstone chart or find your birthstone by date.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a zodiac birthstone and a monthly birthstone?
A monthly birthstone is tied to your birth month on the modern, standardised list set by the jewellery industry (for example, July is ruby). A zodiac birthstone is tied to your astrological star sign, which runs across parts of two calendar months (for example, Leo is July 23 to August 22, with peridot as its stone). Because the two systems are dated differently, your zodiac stone and your monthly stone can be different gems. Many people enjoy wearing both.
Why does my zodiac sign cover two months?
Zodiac signs follow the Sun's path through the sky, not the calendar, so each sign begins partway through one month and ends partway through the next. Leo, for instance, starts on July 23 and ends on August 22. That is why a single sign overlaps two monthly birthstones, and why your astrological stone may not match the stone for your birth month.
Which zodiac birthstone is right if I was born on a cusp?
If you were born within a day or two of where one sign ends and the next begins (a "cusp"), use your exact date of birth to settle it. The date picker on this page matches any birthday to its correct sign. Some people on a cusp feel a connection to both neighbouring signs and choose to wear both stones.
Are zodiac birthstones the same as the traditional or mystical lists?
Not exactly. There are several historical birthstone systems, including traditional, mystical (Tibetan) and ayurvedic lists, each assigning different stones. The zodiac birthstones here follow the widely cited modern astrological associations, where each sun sign has a primary gemstone plus one or two supporting stones. They are a popular, well-known set rather than a single official standard.
Can I wear both my zodiac and monthly birthstone?
Absolutely, and many people do. Wearing both is a lovely way to honour your full birth chart, your sun sign and your birth month together. A simple option is a two-stone pendant or a stacking ring that pairs your zodiac stone with your monthly birthstone.
How were zodiac birthstones chosen?
Zodiac stones grew out of centuries of folklore that linked gemstones to planets, elements and the qualities of each sign. The modern associations match a stone to a sign's ruling planet, element and personality, for example the Sun-ruled lion Leo with fiery peridot, or Venus-ruled Taurus with the lush green emerald. They are symbolic pairings, not a scientific system.