I have blogged before about birthstones, both birthstones recognised since ancient times, and the more recent traditional list. I thought it was time to look at birthstones in another way: by Zodiac sign. The twelve signs of the zodiac are represented as follows:

Aries –  – 21 March – 20 April – Heliotrope (Bloodstone) (also Diamond)

 Taurus – 21 April – 21 May – Sapphire  (also Aventurine, Amber, Coral, Emerald, Rose Quartz, Turquoise, Azurite)

Gemini –  22 May–21 June –  Agate (also Chrysoprase, Citrine, Moonstone, Pearl, White Sapphire)

Cancer –  22 June–22 July – Moonstone (also Emerald, Pearl, Ruby)

Leo –  23 July–22 August – Onyx (also Carnelian, Sardonyx, Golden Topaz, Tourmaline)

Virgo –  23 August–23 September – Carnelian (also Jade, Jasper, Moss Agate, Blue Sapphire)

Libra –  24 September–23 October – Peridot  (also Lapis Lazuli, Opal, Chrysolite)

Scorpio –  24 October–22 November – Beryl (also Aquamarine, Coral, Obsidian, Topaz)

Sagittarius –  23 November–21 December – Topaz (also Amethyst, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise)

Capricorn –  22 December–20 January – Ruby (also Agate, Garnet, Black Onyx)

Aquarius –  21 January–19 February – Garnet  (also Amethyst, Moss Agate, Opal, Sugilite)

Pisces –  20 February–20 March – Amethyst  (also Aquamarine, Bloodstone, Jade, Rock Crystal, Sapphire)

So how about a fabulous surprise gift for someone you love, featuring their zodiac birthstone? I’m happy to source the stone of your choice for you. Just let me know!