The concept of birthstones dates back thousands of years. It's even thought that the 12 stones were described in the Book of Exodus. But it wasn't until 1912 that the official list of birthstones was created -- assigning a different stone to each month of the year.

January's colour is a deep, rich red. It's inspired by the garnet stone, which dates back to ancient Egyptian, Greek and Roman times. Its name comes from the Latin word for "seed", as it looks just like a pomegranate seed.

Garnet was very popular in Victorian jewelry and nowadays its deep red color symbolizes happiness and friendship. It's the perfect gift for your best friend or family member born in January, so take a look at our deep red jewelry.

This regal color is inspired by the amethyst stone, a member of the quartz family that comes in every shade, from pale lilac to deep violet. Amethysts used to be as highly valued as diamonds and were rumored to be the favorite stone of Saint Valentine himself -- no wonder it's the birthstone for February!

Purple stones are thought to enhance creativity and passion while bringing peace and stability to the wearer. Treat your loved one to a purple charm or bracelet to celebrate their birthday.

March's beautiful light blue color is inspired by the aquamarine stone. Its name comes from the Latin words for "water" and "sea".

Greek and Roman sailors used to carry this stone in hopes it would keep them safe on journeys across stormy seas. It was also thought to represent youth, health and eternal life.

As well as symbolizing the tranquillity of the ocean, aqua blue is associated with courage, loyalty and friendship, making our jewelry with light blue stones a lovely gift for March babies.

These luminous stones are inspired by the traditional April birthstone: the diamond, or alternatively white topaz or quartz. These clear stones are thought to represent courage, strength and energy.

The name "diamond" comes from the Greek word "adamas", meaning "invincible" -- did you know that warriors in ancient Greece wore diamonds for protection in battle?

Diamonds are also an iconic symbol of everlasting love, so it's no surprise that sparkling clear stones are a popular choice for wedding and engagement rings, as well as fitting birthstone-inspired jewelry for April birthdays. Get ready for those spring celebrations by shopping our lab-grown clear stone jewellery.

May's birthstone color is a captivating green, inspired by the emerald stone -- which is itself named after the Greek word for "green". Originally sourced in Egypt, emerald was famously Cleopatra's favorite stone.

This vibrant green colour symbolizes youth, vitality and rebirth, but is also linked to wisdom and patience -- qualities that make jewelry with green stones a thoughtful gift for the May babies in your life. Find a gift they'll love by exploring our green jewelry pieces.

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July's birthstone color is a vibrant red, inspired by the ruby -- a stone whose name is derived from the Latin word for "red". Rubies were known by the ancient Hindus as the "King of Gems" and are rumored to protect the wearer from evil.

Fiery red stones also symbolize love and passion, making them the perfect present for the one you love. Or if your own birthday is in July, you could treat yourself to a Pandora birthstone-colored charm.

August's birthstone color is a fresh, lively green, inspired by the peridot stone. It was called the "Gem of the Sun" by ancient Egyptians, who believed it harnessed nature's power. This nature theme is echoed in Hawaii too, where it's said that peridots are the tears of Pele, the goddess of fire.

While the origin of the name is up for debate, many believe it comes from the Greek word for "giving plenty", reflected in the stone's symbolism of prosperity, power and good fortune. Treat yourself, or a loved one, to one of our spring green jewelry pieces.

September's color is a rich, deep blue, inspired by the sapphire stone. Its name comes from the Latin word "sapphirus", meaning "blue stone". While sapphires are usually blue, they can come in every colour except red (a red sapphire is actually a ruby!).

The ancient Greeks used these stones for guidance, Buddhists used them for spiritual enlightenment and Hindus used them for worship. Nowadays, vibrant blue stones symbolize loyalty and integrity and are said to protect from stress and harm. What better gift for the ones you love? Celebrate September babies by gifting Pandora royal blue jewelry.

Celebrate an October birthday with vibrant pink stones. This colour represents the two traditional October birthstones: tourmaline and opal, which both come in a spectrum of vibrant colours. The opal is known as the "Queen of the Gems". The Romans believed the iridescent stone possessed the colours and powers of all the other stones combined!

October's birthstones are thought to enhance creativity and imagination, symbolising hope and purity. Whether you're shopping for yourself or a loved one, our pink pieces bring a personalised touch to jewellery looks.

Feel the warmth with golden-yellow stones that represent November. This rich color is inspired by the topaz stone, which is typically yellow. Topaz is named after the Greek name for St John's Island in the Red Sea, where many yellow stones were famously found.

Ancient Egyptians and Romans believed topaz had the power to heal and protect. Today, these honey-yellow stones are still thought to have calming and healing properties, representing faith and trust. We think these warm stones make extra special gifts for friends and family.

December's vibrant blue stones are inspired by turquoise, which has always been loved for its intense color -- it can vary from bright sky blue to light green, depending on the stone. Turquoise is thought to be one of the most ancient protection amulets, worn by royalty and warriors who believed it would give them strength, peace and power.

The stone is loved for its calming and tranquil appearance, making turquoise-blue birthstone-inspired jewelry a truly special gift. Find Pandora turquoise-colored jewelry that speaks to their style.