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Here is the classic list of birthstones by month.

•January: garnet, a stone symbolizing a light and loyal heart and lasting affection

•February: amethyst, a sexy and sensitive stone; Cleopatra’s royal ring

•March: aquamarine, long known as a soothsayer’s stone; and bloodstone, long known as the martyr’s stone

•April: diamond, the traditional engagement ring, which represents the power of love

•May: emerald, a lovely green stone of protection

•June: pearl, moonstone, and alexandrite—all moon and sea stones powered by water

•July: ruby, the most highly prized gem of all and a symbol of the essence of life

•August: peridot, the ancient symbol of the sun; and sardonyx, an intelligence-enhancing stone

•September: sapphire, a true-blue gem that represents the purity of the soul

•October: opal, said to contain the beauty of all other gems; and tourmaline, a stone of inspiration

•November: topaz, a stone of royalty, named for the Sanskrit word for fire

•December: turquoise, which brings luck; and zircon, the traveler’s stone

While the classic birthstones are, well, classic, each zodiac sign has “early” and “late” divisions, and each of those has heart-, soul-, and power-correlated stones. Check for your and your loved ones’ birthdays below to see which gems will rev up different areas of your lives!

Opal