birthstone
noun
birth·stone
ˈbərth-ˌstōn 
: a gemstone associated symbolically with the month of one's birth
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Fittingly while meeting the team dubbed the Red Roses, the Princess of Wales wore a red Alexander McQueen pantsuit, coordinating heels, and sentimental jewelry, from her pearl earrings that paid tribute to Prince William to her garnet necklace that honored her own birthstone.
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Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 16 Jan. 2026
The gem is Kate’s birthstone, and is said to symbolize inner strength and healing—a fitting reflection of the Princess’s past few years.
—Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Glamour, 15 Jan. 2026
Theroux proposed in Italy with a ring that features a 4-carat emerald cut diamond and a band that includes both his and her birthstones.
—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 4 Jan. 2026
The birthstone accoutrements featured also include stocking stuffer–worthy charms.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 19 Nov. 2025
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Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 16 Jan. 2026
The gem is Kate’s birthstone, and is said to symbolize inner strength and healing—a fitting reflection of the Princess’s past few years.
—Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Glamour, 15 Jan. 2026
Theroux proposed in Italy with a ring that features a 4-carat emerald cut diamond and a band that includes both his and her birthstones.
—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 4 Jan. 2026
The birthstone accoutrements featured also include stocking stuffer–worthy charms.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 19 Nov. 2025
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“Birthstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/birthstone. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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birthstone
noun
birth·stone
-ˌstōn
: a gemstone associated with the month of one's birth
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