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Birthstones

Month	Stone
January	Garnet
February	Amethyst
March	Aquamarine or Bloodstone
April	Diamond
May	Emerald
June	Pearl, Alexandrite, or Moonstone
July	Ruby or Star Ruby
August	Peridot or Sardonyx
September	Sapphire or Star Sapphire
October	Opal or Tourmaline
November	Topaz or Citrine
December	Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli, Blue Zircon, or Blue Topaz

Source: Jewelry Industry Council.

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