birthstone
noun
birth·stone
ˈbərth-ˌstōn 
: a gemstone associated symbolically with the month of one's birth
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This dainty necklace is a bestseller made with genuine gemstones and solid 18k gold—just pick her baby’s birthstone for a personal touch.
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Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 9 Apr. 2026
The inside band was set with peridot (Harry's birthstone), emerald (Meghan's birthstone), and sapphire (Archie's birthstone).
—Jessica Gibbs, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026
To round out the Mary Kay sensibility—beauty without eros—big earners received diamond bumblebee pins, golden goblets, and birthstone rings.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Customers can personalize pieces with pavé diamonds, meaningful dates, birthstones, and custom engravings.
—Amanda Lauren, Forbes.com, 20 Feb. 2026
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Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 9 Apr. 2026
The inside band was set with peridot (Harry's birthstone), emerald (Meghan's birthstone), and sapphire (Archie's birthstone).
—Jessica Gibbs, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026
To round out the Mary Kay sensibility—beauty without eros—big earners received diamond bumblebee pins, golden goblets, and birthstone rings.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Customers can personalize pieces with pavé diamonds, meaningful dates, birthstones, and custom engravings.
—Amanda Lauren, Forbes.com, 20 Feb. 2026
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“Birthstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/birthstone. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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birthstone
noun
birth·stone
-ˌstōn
: a gemstone associated with the month of one's birth
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