soapstone

Birth Stones

January

People born in January are traditionally associated with the gemstone Garnet.

We don't carry Garnet in the store, but we do carry many of the modern alternatives!

Traditional

Garnet - Most commonly deep red, symbolizing protection, friendship, and vitality.

Alternatives

Rose Quartz - Linked with love and calmness

Onyx - Black stone associated with strength

Zodiac Stones

Capricorn

Garnet - Protection, ambition, grounding

Onyx - Black stone associated with strength

Smoky Quartz - Stability and stress relief

Ruby - Motivation and courage

Aquarius

Amethyst - Intuition and calmness

Garnet - Energy and creativity

Aquamarine - Clarity and communication

Turquoise - Protection and wisdom

February

People born in February are traditionally associated with Amethyst.

We carry Amethyst as well as several of the alternative stones as well!

Traditional

Amethyst - Purple quartz symbolizing peace, wisdom, protection, and clarity

Alternatives

Onyx - Strength and grounding

Jasper - Stability and nurturing energy

Fluorite - Focus and mental clarity

Zodiac Stones

Aquarius

Amethyst - Intuition and calmness

Garnet - Energy and creativity

Aquamarine - Clarity and communication

Turquoise - Protection and wisdom

Pisces

Amethyst - Spiritual awareness and calm

Aquamarine - Emotional balance and intuition

Moonstone - Inner growth and sensitivity

Bloodstone - Courage and grounding

March

People born in March are traditionally associated with Aquamarine.

We carry both the traditional and many of the alternative stones connected to this month!

Traditional

Aquamarine - Blue to blue-green gemstone symbolizing serenity, courage, clarity, and safe travel.

Alternatives

Bloodstone - Dark green stone with red flecks, associated with strength and vitality

Jade - Harmony, wisdom, and prosperity

Blue Lace Agate - Calm communication and peace

Zodiac Stones

Pisces

Amethyst - Spiritual awareness and calm

Aquamarine - Emotional balance and intuition

Moonstone - Inner growth and sensitivity

Bloodstone - Courage and grounding

Aries

Red Jasper - Stability and endurance

Carnelian - Confidence and motivation

Diamond - Clarity and courage

Bloodstone - Strength and determination

April

People born in April are traditionally associated with Diamond, one of the most valued gemstones in the world.

We carry many of the alternative stones connected to this month!

Traditional

Diamond - Symbolizes strength, clarity, eternal love, and resilience.

Alternatives

White Sapphire - Durable clear gemstone often used instead of diamond

Quartz Crystal - Clarity and energy amplification

Opal - Creativity and emotional expression

Zodiac Stones

Aries

Red Jasper - Stability and endurance

Carnelian - Confidence and motivation

Diamond - Clarity and courage

Bloodstone - Strength and determination

Taurus

Emerald - Love, abundance, and wisdom

Rose Quartz - Compassion and emotional healing

Sapphire - Loyalty and calmness

Malachite - Transformation and protection

May

People born in May are traditionally associated with Emerald, a vibrant green gemstone long connected with love, renewal, and prosperity.

We carry many of the alternative stones connected to this month!

Traditional

Emerald - Symbolizes growth, wisdom, love, rebirth, and abundance

Alternatives

Chrysoprase - Apple-green stone associated with optimism

Green Aventurine - Luck and opportunity

Jade - Harmony, prosperity, and protection

Zodiac Stones

Taurus

Emerald - Love, abundance, and wisdom

Rose Quartz - Compassion and emotional healing

Sapphire - Loyalty and calmness

Malachite - Transformation and protection

Gemini

Pearl - Purity and intuition

Citrine - Creativity and positivity

Tiger's Eye - Confidence and focus

Moonstone - Emotional balance and insight

June

People born in June are uniquely associated with three traditional birthstones: Pearl, Moonstone, and Alexandrite.

We carry many of the traditional and alternative stones connected to this month!

Alternatives

Opal - Creativity and inspiration

Clear Quartz - Clarity and energy amplification

Traditional

Pearl - Symbolizes purity, wisdom, honesty, and calmness.

Moonstone - Associated with intuition, emotional balance, and new beginnings.

Alexandrite - Rare color-changing gem linked to luck, creativity, and transformation.

Zodiac Stones

Gemini

Pearl - Purity and intuition

Citrine - Creativity and positivity

Tiger's Eye - Confidence and focus

Moonstone - Emotional balance and insight

Cancer

Pearl - Purity and intuition

Moonstone - Emotional healing and intuition

Ruby - Passion and vitality

Rose Quartz - Love and compassion

July

People born in July are traditionally associated with Ruby, a vivid red gemstone long connected with passion, protection, and vitality.

We carry many of the alternative stones connected to this month!

Alternatives

Carnelian - Confidence, motivation, and creativity

Red Spinel - Energy and revitalization

Garnet - Passion and protection

Traditional

Ruby - Symbolizes love, courage, energy, prosperity, and strength.

Zodiac Stones

Cancer

Pearl - Purity and intuition

Moonstone - Emotional healing and intuition

Ruby - Passion and vitality

Rose Quartz - Love and compassion

Leo

Peridot - Confidence and positivity

Ruby - Leadership and courage

Tiger's Eye - Focus and personal power

Citrine - Joy and abundance

August

People born in August are traditionally associated with three birthstones: Peridot, Spinel, and Sardonyx.

We carry many of the traditional and alternative stones connected to this month!

Alternatives

Carnelian - Motivation and vitality

Sunstone - Optimism and leadership

Citrine - Joy and abundance

Traditional

Peridot - Bright green gemstone symbolizing happiness, protection, and prosperity.

Spinel - Durable gemstone associated with revitalization and inspiration.

Sardonyx - Banded reddish-brown stone symbolizing courage and strength.

Zodiac Stones

Leo

Peridot - Confidence and positivity

Ruby - Leadership and courage

Tiger's Eye - Focus and personal power

Citrine - Joy and abundance

Virgo

Sapphire - Wisdom and discipline

Carnelian - Motivation and confidence

Peridot - Renewal and balance

Amazonite - Calm communication and harmony

September

People born in September are traditionally associated with Sapphire, a gemstone celebrated for wisdom, loyalty, and deep blue beauty.

We carry many of the traditional and alternative stones connected to this month!

Alternatives

Lapis Lazuli - Wisdom and spiritual insight

Iolite - Intuition and inner vision

Sodalite - Logic and communication

Traditional

Sapphire - Symbolizes wisdom, truth, loyalty, protection, and serenity.

Zodiac Stones

Virgo

Sapphire - Wisdom and discipline

Carnelian - Motivation and confidence

Peridot - Renewal and balance

Amazonite - Calm communication and harmony

Libra

Opal - Creativity and emotional expression

Lapis Lazuli - Truth and wisdom

Rose Quartz - Love and compassion

Peridot - Positivity and balance

October

People born in October are traditionally associated with two main birthstones: Opal and Tourmaline. Both are known for their wide range of colors and unique optical effects.

We carry many of the traditional and alternative stones connected to this month!

Alternatives

Lapis Lazuli - Wisdom and spiritual insight

Aquamarine - Calmness and clarity

Rose Quartz - Love and emotional healing

Traditional

Opal - Known for its shifting rainbow-like colors, symbolizing creativity, hope, and emotional expression.

Tourmaline - Comes in many colors and is associated with healing, protection, and balance.

Zodiac Stones

Libra

Opal - Creativity and emotional expression

Lapis Lazuli - Truth and wisdom

Rose Quartz - Love and compassion

Peridot - Positivity and balance

Scorpio

Topaz - Strength and clarity

Obsidian - Protection and transformation

Malachite - Emotional healing and growth

Garnet - Passion and grounding

November

People born in November are traditionally associated with two main birthstones: Topaz and Citrine.

Both are warm golden-to-orange gemstones linked with energy, abundance, and positivity.

We carry many of the traditional and alternative stones connected to this month!

Traditional

Topaz - Symbolizes strength, clarity, protection, and emotional balance. It comes in many colors, but golden topaz is most associated with November.

Citrine - Known as the “stone of success,” associated with joy, abundance, and confidence.

Alternatives

Obsidian - Protection and transformation

Malachite - Emotional healing

Garnet - Passion and grounding

Zodiac Stones

Scorpio

Topaz - Strength and clarity

Obsidian - Protection and transformation

Malachite - Emotional healing and growth

Garnet - Passion and grounding

Sagitarius

Turquoise - Protection and wisdom

Topaz - Good fortune and clarity

Lapis Lazuli - Truth and insight

Amethyst - Balance and spirituality

December

People born in December are associated with several traditional birthstones: Turquoise, Tanzanite, and Zircon.

All three come in cool blue tones and are linked with calm, protection, and wisdom.

We carry many of the traditional and alternative stones connected to this month!

Alternatives

Blue Topaz - Calmness and communication

Lapis Lazuli - Wisdom and truth

Blue Sapphire - Loyalty and clarity

Traditional

Turquoise - Opaque blue-green stone symbolizing protection, friendship, and good fortune.

Tanzanite - Rare violet-blue gemstone associated with transformation and intuition.

Zircon - Brilliant gemstone often found in blue, linked to clarity and balance.

Zodiac Stones

Sagittarius

Turquoise - Protection and wisdom

Topaz - Good fortune and clarity

Lapis Lazuli - Truth and insight

Amethyst - Balance and spirituality

Capricorn

Garnet - Discipline and grounding

Onyx - Strength and protection

Smoky Quartz - Stability and stress relief

Ruby - Motivation and courage