11 of 554 Birthstone Necklaces
FAQs about Birthstone Necklaces
Are birthstone necklaces in style?
Beautifully meaningful birthstone necklaces are always in style. They're a subtle way to showcase people or moments closest to your heart. You can purchase a birthstone necklace for mom with gems representing her children’s birth months, you can give a friend a necklace with their birthstone as a thoughtful gift or you can treat yourself to this classic jewelry to celebrate yourself.
As with all necklaces, there are many different symbolic elements that this jewelry can carry. Some people wear birthstone necklaces to represent their children, their wedding month, their own birthday, or simply because they like the way the jewelry looks. These necklaces are effortlessly trendy. Contemporary designs feature thin chains with small gemstones like amethysts or opals, and layering multiple necklaces makes for a fashion-forward look.
Is it good luck to wear your birthstone?
Each month has a birthstone it’s associated with. Followers of astrology often attribute wearing your own birthstone with good fortune, health and even defense from bad spirits. At times, it's also been believed that wearing all twelve birthstones at once would bring the greatest protection.
All birthstones are sublime, with some like diamonds, being sought after gems for reasons other than luck.
If you like the way a birthstone looks, even if it’s not the gemstone for your birth month, you can absolutely wear it. Birthstone necklaces are meant to be enjoyed by everyone!
How much do real birthstones cost?
Real birthstones can cost less than a few hundred dollars; the price varies greatly depending on the type of stone. Some months are represented by semi-precious stones like peridot and aquamarine that offer extensive beauty at the fraction of the price of what a precious gemstone, like a ruby or diamond would cost in the same size and cut.
What are the birthstones for each month?
Each month is associated with a unique birthstone. Garnet is the birthstone for January, February’s birthstone is amethyst, March’s gemstone is aquamarine, diamond is the April birthstone, May’s birthstone is emerald, and the birthstone for June is pearl.
The second half of the year’s birthstones include ruby as the birthstone for July, August’s birthstone peridot, September’s birthstone sapphire, opal as the birthstone for October, citrine as November’s birthstone, and December’s birthstone blue topaz.
How do you care for birthstone necklaces?
In general, you can keep your birthstone necklace in shape by regularly cleaning it with a specialized jewelry cleaning solution, polishing cloth or mixture of gentle soap and warm water. Refer to your exact gemstone’s care guide to learn more about its upkeep. Some more fragile birthstones like emeralds, opals and pearls should not be exposed to water and may require extra care. Visit our gemstone guide to learn more.
Is a birthstone necklace a good gift?
Yes, birthstone necklaces are excellent gifts. You can celebrate a new child, Mother’s day or even birthdays with a birthstone necklace for mom. Necklaces with birthstones are also popular graduation gifts, holiday presents or just because gifts.
What chain length is best?
18” chains are the most popular length for birthstone necklaces, but we offer this meaningful jewelry in a variety of lengths. Visit our necklace guide to learn more about chain lengths and styles.
Who can wear birthstone necklaces?
Anyone can wear this stylish and symbolic jewelry. Necklaces with birthstones are especially popular for women, but these pieces can also make stylish men's jewelry.
Most people wear their own birthstone or birthstones for their children, but you can wear any birthstone you’d like. Wearing birthstone necklaces to represent personal accomplishments, anniversaries or simply for their beauty are all increasingly popular reasons to enjoy this jewelry.
What is the significance of wearing birthstones?
The traditional significance of wearing birthstone jewelry is to celebrate your own birthday or the birthday of someone close to you. Many people wear these symbolic necklaces for luck and protection. Birthstone necklaces can also showcase special birthdays or meaningful moments. For some, wearing a birthstone means that they just like the way the gemstone looks.
As with all jewelry, there are countless personal reasons to wear stylish birthstone necklaces. We offer a wide variety of designs to help you find the perfect birthstone necklace.
