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Birthstones by month, their colors and the stories behind them.
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Zodiac Birthstones by Sign
A chart of zodiac stones for every star sign, with an honest note: there is no single official list, and here is where each version comes from.
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September Birthstone: Sapphire
September's birthstone is sapphire. It is best known in blue but comes in nearly every color, and it is tough enough for daily wear.
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September Birth Flowers: Aster and Morning Glory
A starry fall daisy and a vine that blooms at dawn share September. Here is what the aster and the morning glory have stood for.
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October Birthstones: Opal and Tourmaline
Opal is the traditional October birthstone and tourmaline the modern one. Here is how they differ and why opal needs gentle handling.
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October Birth Flowers: Marigold and Cosmos
Two Mexican natives share October. Here is what the marigold and the cosmos look like, what they have meant and how to grow them.
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November Birthstones: Topaz and Citrine
Topaz and citrine share November and often the same golden color, but they are different minerals. Here is how to choose between them.
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November Birth Flower: Chrysanthemum
November has one birth flower, the chrysanthemum. Here is what it means by color and by country, and how to keep a pot of mums going.
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May Birthstone: Emerald
May's birthstone is emerald, the green variety of beryl. Here is its meaning, where it comes from and why it needs gentle care.
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May Birth Flowers: Lily of the Valley and Hawthorn
A scented woodland bell and a blossoming hedge tree share May. Here is what each has stood for and how to handle them safely.
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March Birthstones: Aquamarine and Bloodstone
Aquamarine is the modern March birthstone and bloodstone the traditional one. Here is how the two differ and which one to choose.
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March Birth Flowers: Daffodil and Jonquil
March belongs to the daffodil and its smaller cousin, the jonquil. Here is how to tell them apart and what each has stood for.
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June Birthstones: Pearl, Alexandrite and Moonstone
June is one of three months with three birthstones. Here is how pearl, alexandrite and moonstone differ and how to choose between them.
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June Birth Flowers: Rose and Honeysuckle
The rose and the honeysuckle share June. Here is what each color of rose has stood for and how the two flowers differ.
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July Birthstone: Ruby
July's birthstone is ruby, the red variety of corundum. Here is its meaning, its best color and what to ask before you buy one.
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July Birth Flowers: Larkspur and Water Lily
A tall blue spike and a floating pond flower share July. Here is what larkspur and the water lily look like and what they have meant.
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January Birthstone: Garnet
Garnet is the birthstone for January. Here is what it means, the colors it comes in and how to keep garnet jewelry looking good.
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January Birth Flowers: Carnation and Snowdrop
The carnation and the snowdrop share January. Here is what each flower has stood for, color by color, and how to give one today.
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February Birthstone: Amethyst
February has one birthstone: amethyst, the purple variety of quartz. Here is its meaning, its color range and how to look after it.