Birthstone rosaries
A birthstone is the gemstone associated with the date of one’s birth. Use the table below to customize rosaries by matching the color of crystals to specific birthstones.
| Month | Stone | Crystal Alternative (Stone Color) |
|---|---|---|
| January | Garnet, rose quartz | Siam, garnet or rose (deep to light red) |
| February | Amethyst, onyx | Amethyst or jet (light purple or black) |
| March | Aquamarine, red jasper | Aquamarine (very pale blue) |
| April | Diamond, rock crystal | Crystal AB (clear) |
| May | Emerald, chrysoprase | Emerald (dark green) |
| June | Moonstone, pearl | Light topaz, smoky topaz, (light tan or pearl) |
| July | Ruby carnelian | Siam, garnet or rose (deep to light red) |
| August | Peridot, aventurine | Peridot, light green |
| September | Sapphire, lapis lazuli | Sapphire or Montana sapphire (dark blue) |
| October | Tourmaline, opal | Smoky topaz (dark tan-purple) |
| November | Citrine, topaz | Topaz or Colorado topaz (tan) |
| December | Zircon, turquoise | Light sapphire or topaz (light blue or orange-red) |