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Birthstone and Anniversary Charts
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Month |
Modern Birthstone |
Traditional Birthstone |
Zodiac Birthstone |
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January |
Rose or Cherry Quartz |
Garnet |
Ruby |
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February |
Amethyst or Onyx |
Amethyst |
Garnet |
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March |
Bloodstone |
Aquamarine |
Amethyst |
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April |
Quartz Crystal |
Diamond |
Bloodstone |
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May |
Peridot or Chrysoprase |
Emerald |
Sapphire |
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June |
Moonstone or Pearls |
Alexandrite |
Agate |
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July |
Ruby, Carnelian |
Ruby |
Emerald |
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August |
Peridot or Sardonyx |
Peridot |
Onyx |
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September |
Lapis Lazuli |
Sapphire |
Carnelian |
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October |
Opal or Tourmaline |
Tourmaline |
Peridot |
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November |
Citrine |
Topaz |
Beryl |
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December |
Turquoise |
Zircon |
Topaz |
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Year |
Anniversary Stone |
Year |
Anniversary Stone |
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1 |
Gold |
17 |
Watches |
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2 |
Garnet |
18 |
Cat's-Eye |
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3 |
Pearls |
19 |
Aquamarine |
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4 |
Blue Topaz |
20 |
Emerald |
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5 |
Sapphire |
21 |
Iolite |
|
6 |
Amethyst |
22 |
Spinel |
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7 |
Onyx |
23 |
Imperial Topaz |
|
8 |
Tourmaline |
24 |
Tanzanite |
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9 |
Lapis Lazuli |
25 |
Silver |
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10 |
Diamond |
30 |
Pearls |
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11 |
Turquoise |
35 |
Emerald |
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12 |
Jade |
40 |
Ruby |
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13 |
Citrine |
45 |
Sapphire |
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14 |
Opal |
50 |
Gold |
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15 |
Ruby |
55 |
Alexandrite |
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16 |
Peridot |
60 |
Diamond |
Awareness Ribbon Colors and Meanings
Red: Aids/HIV,
Substance Abuse, MADD, DARE, Pro-life, Epidermolysis Bullosa,
Hypertension, Heart
Disease (or red dress symbol), Supraventicular Tachycardia,
Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome, Evans
Syndrome, Love
Orange: Hunger, Cultural Diversity, Racial
Tolerance, Feral or Stray Cats, Motorcycle/Motorbike Safety, Multiple Sclerosis
(wristband only), Self Injury/Cutting, Leukemia, Reflex Sympathetic
Dystrophy
Yellow: POW/MIA/Troops, Suicide Prevention,
Adoptive Parents, Missing Children,
Endometriosis, Spina Biffida, Sarcoma, Bladder Cancer, Liver Disease/Cancer,
Hydrocephalus, Hydrocephaly
Blue (Navy): Child Abuse Prevention, Victims Rights, Domestic
Violence, Free Speech,
Water Quality/Safety, Hurricane Support, Arthritis, Colon Cancer, Dysautonomia,
Hystiocytosis,
Erb's Palsy, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Interstitial Cystitis, Acute Respiratory Distress
Syndrome, Reyes Syndrome, Dystonia, Epstein-Barr Virus, Bracial Plexus
Injury, Leukodystrophy, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Alopecia, Education, Steven Johnson Syndrome,
Police Lost/Line
of Duty,
Myositis, Short Bowel Syndrome, Syringomyelia
Green: Tissue/Organ Donation/Transplant, Environmental Issues, Mental
Illness, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Eye
Injuries, Glaucoma, Tourette's Syndrome, Fanconi's
Syndrome, Worker/Driving Safety, Von Hippel Lindau, Missing Children,
Leukemia, Neural Tube Defects, Fibrodysplasia Ossificans, Kidney
Disease/Cancer, Stem Cell
Research, Mitochondrial Disease, Progressiva, Cerebral Palsy
Purple: Domestic Violence, 911 Victims, Religious Tolerance,
Pagan Pride, Wiccan Pride, Animal Abuse, Pancreatic Cancer, Chron's
Disease, Colitis, Cystic Fibrosis, Leimyosarcoma, Macular Degeneration,
Fibromyalgia, Sjogren's
Syndrome, Lupus, Sarcoidosis, Homeless, Mucolipidoses,
Thyroid Cancer, ADD/ADHD, Alzheimers, Cancer Survivor, Arnold Chiari Malformation,
Children Unattended in Cars
White: Innocence, Peace, Virginity, Terrorism Victims, Pro-Life,
Anti-Child Internet Pornography, Post Partum Depression, Adoption,
Stalking, Student Sexual Assault, Alzheimers, Diabetes,
Retinal Blastoma, Bone Disease/Cancer, Carbon Monoxide Poisoning,
Scoliosis
Black: Mourning, POW/MIA, Anti-Gangs, Anti-Terrorism in
Spain,
Primary Billiary Cirrhosis, Melanoma, Amish Support
Gray: Diabetes, Brain Cancer, Asthma, Allergies
Brown: Anti-Tobacco, Colorectal Cancer
Lime Green: Lymphoma, Lyme Disease,
Sandhoff Disease, Muscular
Dystrophy (wristband only)
Turquoise: Native American Reparations
Teal: Ovarian/Cervical/Uterine Cancers,
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Food Allergies, Substance Abuse, Sexual
Assault, Myasthenia Gravis, Agoraphobia, Panic/Stress Disorders
Periwinkle: Eating Disorders, Pulmonary Hypertension, GERD, IBS,
Esophageal/Stomach Cancer
Burgundy: Hospice Care, Cesarian Sections,
Headaches/Migraines, Adhesions, Multiple Myeloma, Thrombophilia/Blood
Factor Disorders, Meningitis, Polio Survivor, Hughes Syndrome
Pink: Breast Cancer, Birth Parents, Cleft Palate
Lavender: General Cancer Awareness, Epilepsy, Rett Syndrome,
Hypokalemic, Periodic Paralysis, Foster Care Program
Orchid (violet): Testicular Cancer
Pastel Yellow: Spina Biffida
Peach: Uterine/Endometrial Cancer
Cream: Paralysis/Spinal Cord Injuries
Pastel Green: Pelvic Pain, Celiac Disease, STD
Awareness, HPV
Pastel Blue: Prostate Cancer, Men's Health, Thyroid Disease, Lymphedema,
Addison's Disease, Trisomy 18, Velo-Cardio Facial Syndrome, Hyperaldosteronism,
Scleroderma, Behcets Disease, Graves Disease,
Shprintzen Syndrome
Pearl: Lung Disease/Cancer, Multiple Sclerosis, Mesothelioma,
Emphysema
Silver: Children with Physical/Learning Disabilities,
Parkinson's
Disease, Strokes/Brain Disorders, Elderly Abuse
Gold: Childhood Cancer, COPD, Embryonal Rhabdomysarcoma
Pastel Pink and Pastel Blue: Pregnancy, Infant Loss/SIDS,
Male Breast Cancer, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Red and White: Head/Neck Cancer, Aplastic Anemia,
Squamous Cell
Carcinoma
Red and Yellow: Hepatitis C Virus
Red, White and Blue: Patriotism, 911 Victims
Red and Blue with a Heart: Congenital Heart Defects
Blue And Yellow: Down Syndrome, Designated Drivers
Purple And Green: Hospice/Pallative Care
Purple And Blue: Rheumatoid Arthritis, Pediatric Stroke
Purple Ribbon with a Red Rose: Cystic Fibrosis
Purple and Yellow: Chemical-Related Injuries
Orchid and Orange: Psoriasis
Lime Green and Aqua: Adult Stem Cell Donor
Teal And Pink: Gynecological/Breast Cancer (incl. Hereditary)
Black and Pink: Bone Marrow Donor, Loss of a Daughter
Black and Pastel Blue: Loss of a Son
Black And White: Carcinoid Syndrome Cancer, Anti-Racism
Black White And Black (three stripes): Vaccine Danger
Jigsaw Puzzle Ribbon: Autism
Prism: Multiple Schlerosis
Rainbow: LGBT Pride/Rights, Gay Pride/Rights
Fushia, Purple, and Blue:
Bisexual Pride/Rights
Gold and Black: Platelett Donor
Gold and Silver: Hearing/Ear Disorders/Diseases
Ivory, Burgundy and Ivory: Oral/Head/Neck Cancer
Ivory Lace: Osteoporosis
Yellow, Lime Green, Orange, Aqua, Hot Pink: Myelodysplastic
Syndrome
Orange, Green, Blue, Purple, Yellow: STD Awareness
Red White and Red (3 stripes): Leukemia, Lymphoma
Blue and White: In Memory of Columbine, Teen Cancer
Red and Black: Murder Victims
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