birthstone
noun
birth·stone
ˈbərth-ˌstōn 
: a gemstone associated symbolically with the month of one's birth
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My peridot birthstone ring from A&S, a now defunct department store, disappeared in the waves.
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Lynn Yaeger, Vogue, 20 July 2024
For an extra special touch, consider birthstones representative of you and your partner.
—Amanda Randone, refinery29.com, 16 July 2024
The month has three birthstones: alexandrite, pearl and moonstone.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 18 June 2024
June birthstone Those born in June have a variety of gems to choose from.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 18 June 2024
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Lynn Yaeger, Vogue, 20 July 2024
For an extra special touch, consider birthstones representative of you and your partner.
—Amanda Randone, refinery29.com, 16 July 2024
The month has three birthstones: alexandrite, pearl and moonstone.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 18 June 2024
June birthstone Those born in June have a variety of gems to choose from.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 18 June 2024
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birthstone
noun
birth·stone
-ˌstōn
: a gemstone associated with the month of one's birth
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