birthstone
noun
birth·stone
ˈbərth-ˌstōn 
: a gemstone associated symbolically with the month of one's birth
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Aquamarine is Arnaz's birthstone, as he was born on March 2, 1917.
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Jacqueline Weiss, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026
Puzzle features architectural stacking rings, and small sliding birthstone charms to add to necklaces.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
The charm is set with customizable birthstones that allow the wearer to represent specific people, relationships, or moments.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
Teal The December birthstone is turquoise, a blue-green stone that symbolizes strength, serenity, and joy.
—Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 15 May 2026
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Jacqueline Weiss, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026
Puzzle features architectural stacking rings, and small sliding birthstone charms to add to necklaces.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
The charm is set with customizable birthstones that allow the wearer to represent specific people, relationships, or moments.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
Teal The December birthstone is turquoise, a blue-green stone that symbolizes strength, serenity, and joy.
—Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 15 May 2026
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“Birthstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/birthstone. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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birthstone
noun
birth·stone
-ˌstōn
: a gemstone associated with the month of one's birth
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