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Your guide to birthstone-inspired jewelry

Birthstones are a celebration of who we are. Whether your traditional birthstone color is tranquil aquamarine or vibrant green, wearing jewelry inspired by your birthstone is a way of connecting with yourself and affirming what matters to you.

And it’s not just the perfect treat for yourself – birthstone-inspired jewelry also makes a personal gift for loved ones. Read our guide to learn about each traditional birthstone and the Pandora jewelry styles inspired by them.

Most popular birthstone-colored jewelry

What are birthstones?

A birthstone is a stone or gem representing the month you were born. Every month of the year has its own stone, each with a unique colour, history, and meaning. Each stone is believed to bring a different form of good luck and positive power to those who wear it.  

At Pandora, we’ve created an array of modern jewelry designs inspired by the traditional birthstones, using man-made crystals and other lab-created stones to capture the same rainbow of colors and their symbolic meanings. These stones look almost exactly like their natural counterparts, but offer a more affordable, sustainable alternative.

Where did birthstones come from?

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.

What's my birthstone color?

Discovering your birthstone colour (or a loved one’s) is easy. Just find your birth month below to read more on the colour of your month and the meaning behind it.  

Once you’ve found your color, explore our birthstone-inspired jewelry, whether it’s fiery red or vibrant green. Want a matching jewelry look? Our birthstone-colored jewelry sets might be just what you’re looking for.