Sun Zodiac Gemstones

    Everyone knows what their Birthstone is; but how many know their Sun or Zodiac gemstone? According to the International Colored Gemstone Association (ICA), “Most gem scholars agree that the tradition of birthstones arose from the Breastplate of Aaron: a ceremonial religious garment set with twelve gemstones that represented the twelve tribes of Israel and also corresponded with the twelve signs of the zodiac and the twelve months of the year.Because ancient people did not always classify gemstones by mineral species like we do, there is some debate about which gemstones were set in the breastplate and why. Because of this, different cultures around the world have developed different birth stone lists. The modern day list that you know is only the most recent list: some older lists still exist. Some also argue that the proper way to assign gemstones is according to astrological sign and not month.”
    Below is a list of the Sun/Zodiac Signs and their corresponding gemstone or birthstone. If you’d like to choose yours based on your actual birth date, you can go the ICA website and use their Gem-o-Matic to discover your actual or preferred gemstone for your birthday, anniversary or any other date you like.

    Sun Sign = Birthstone
    Capricorn 12/22 – 1/20 – Ruby, Agate, Garnet
    Aquarius 1/21 – 2/19 – Garnet, Moss Agate, Opal, Amethyst
    Pisces 2/20 – 3/20 – Rock Crystal, Sapphire, Amethyst, Bloodstone
    Aries 3/21-4/20 – Bloodstone, Diamond
    Taurus 4/21-5/21 – Sapphire, Turquoise, Amber, Blood Coral, Emerald
    Gemini 5/22-6/21 – Agate, Chrysoprase, Pearl
    Cancer 6/22-7/23 – Emerald, Moonstone, Pearl, Ruby
    Leo 7/24-8/23 – Tourmaline, Sardonyx, Onyx
    Virgo 8/24-9/23 – Jasper, Carnelian, Jade, Sapphire
    Libra 9/24-10/23 – Opal, Lapis Lazuli, Peridot
    Scorpio 10/24-11/22 – Aquamarine, Topaz
    Sagittarius 11/23-12/21 – Sapphire, Amethyst, Turquoise, Topaz