Birthstones
Birthstones by Month: The Modern List and How to Choose پیدائشی پتھر
In short: Every month has a modern birthstone: garnet for January, amethyst for February, aquamarine for March, white sapphire or white topaz for April, emerald for May, pearl or moonstone for June, ruby for July, peridot for August, sapphire for September, opal or tourmaline for October, topaz or citrine for November, and Feroza or tanzanite for December.
Every month has a modern birthstone: garnet for January, amethyst for February, aquamarine for March, white sapphire or white topaz for April, emerald for May, pearl or moonstone for June, ruby for July, peridot for August, sapphire for September, opal or tourmaline for October, topaz or citrine for November, and Feroza or tanzanite for December. Choose your month for the full guide.
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- جنوری January Birthstone: Garnet (Yaqoot-e-Rumani) Garnet Read
- فروری February Birthstone: Amethyst (Jamunia) Amethyst Read
- مارچ March Birthstone: Aquamarine (Beruj) Aquamarine Read
- اپریل April Birthstone: White Sapphire and White Topaz Birthstones Read
- مئی May Birthstone: Emerald (Zamurd) Emerald Read
- جون June Birthstone: Pearl (Moti) and Moonstone Birthstones Read
- جولائی July Birthstone: Ruby (Yaqoot) Ruby Read
- اگست August Birthstone: Peridot (Zabarjad) Peridot Read
- ستمبر September Birthstone: Sapphire (Neelam) Sapphire Read
- اکتوبر October Birthstone: Opal and Tourmaline Birthstones Read
- نومبر November Birthstone: Topaz and Citrine Birthstones Read
- دسمبر December Birthstone: Feroza and Tanzanite Birthstones Read
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Traditional belief vs gemmology: anything on this page about luck, protection, planets, healing or religious tradition describes traditional and cultural beliefs — not proven effects, religious rulings or medical advice. A stone's identity, hardness, treatment and origin are gemmology, which a lab can test; the references at the end of the page cover that side.
The modern birthstone list
| Month | Birthstone | Local name |
|---|---|---|
| January | Garnet | Yaqoot-e-Rumani |
| February | Amethyst | Jamunia |
| March | Aquamarine | Beruj |
| April | White sapphire or white topaz | Safed Pukhraj (white sapphire) |
| May | Emerald | Zamurd, Panna |
| June | Pearl or moonstone | Moti |
| July | Ruby | Yaqoot |
| August | Peridot | Zabarjad |
| September | Sapphire | Neelam |
| October | Opal or tourmaline | Opal, Turmali |
| November | Topaz or citrine | Sunehla |
| December | Feroza or tanzanite | Feroza |
The list most jewellers use was standardised in 1912 and has been revised a few times since. The traditional April stone is diamond. We do not sell diamonds, so for April we suggest natural white sapphire or white topaz, both hard and colourless. For the history behind the list, read Birthstones explained. For a quick reference with Urdu names, see What is my birthstone?
Birthstones and rashi stones are two different lists
A birthstone follows the calendar month you were born in. A rashi stone comes from Vedic astrology and is chosen from your zodiac sign and its ruling planet, so the two can differ for the same person. Someone born in July has ruby as a birthstone, yet a rashi reading may point to a different gem. Many families in Pakistan use both: the month stone as a personal or gift stone, and the rashi stone when astrology is the reason for wearing one. Our zodiac gemstones guide covers the rashi side.
Birthstones as gifts in Pakistan
- Birthdays. A loose birthstone is a personal gift that the family jeweller can later set into a ring, pendant or earrings in gold or silver.
- Eid. A small birthstone given with Eidi lasts far longer than the cash. Order with time to spare: we dispatch in 1–2 working days and delivery takes about 7 working days.
- Weddings. Couples sometimes choose each other's birthstones, or the stone of the wedding month, for a mooh dikhai gift or a nikah ring.
- Children. Some families keep a birthstone for a newborn to be set when the child is older.
To keep to a budget, use our budget filters in the shop, or send your budget on WhatsApp and we will suggest stones for the month.
Buying a birthstone with confidence
Every stone we sell is natural, never synthetic or lab-created, and any known treatment is stated. You can pay Cash on Delivery anywhere in Pakistan and open the parcel to inspect the stone before paying the rider. Returns are accepted within 7 days, a certificate is available on request, and independent lab testing can be arranged. Read how we check every stone and see our delivery details.
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