A birthstone or birth flower turns an ordinary gift into one that says "I picked this just for you." Here's every month in one place, with what each flower traditionally means. Save it for the next birthday on your calendar.
January: Garnet and Carnation
Deep red garnet, and the carnation, a flower of love and admiration. January birthday gifts
February: Amethyst and Violet
Purple amethyst, and the sweet violet, a symbol of loyalty and faithfulness. February birthday gifts
March: Aquamarine and Daffodil
Sea-blue aquamarine, and the cheerful daffodil, the flower of new beginnings. March birthday gifts
April: Diamond and Daisy
The diamond, and the simple daisy, a symbol of innocence and new starts. April birthday gifts
May: Emerald and Lily of the Valley
Green emerald, and lily of the valley, which stands for sweetness and the return of happiness. May birthday gifts
June: Pearl and Rose
The pearl, and the rose, the classic flower of love. June birthday gifts
July: Ruby and Larkspur
Red ruby, and the tall blue larkspur, a flower of positivity and an open heart. July birthday gifts
August: Peridot and Gladiolus
Bright green peridot, and the gladiolus, a symbol of strength and integrity. August birthday gifts
September: Sapphire and Aster
Blue sapphire, and the starry aster, which stands for love and wisdom. September birthday gifts
October: Opal and Marigold
Shimmering opal, and the marigold, a warm flower of creativity and passion. October birthday gifts
November: Citrine and Chrysanthemum
Golden citrine, and the chrysanthemum, a flower of joy and friendship. November birthday gifts
December: Blue Topaz and Narcissus
Blue topaz, and the narcissus (paperwhite), a flower of hope and good wishes. December birthday gifts
Ways to give it
A birth month gift doesn't have to be jewelry. Our birth month gifts put each month's birthstone, as a jeweled vintage brooch-style insect, or its birth flower on personalized ornaments, journals, metal bookmarks, sweatshirts and embroidered beanies. They make easy, thoughtful gifts for moms, sisters, best friends and teachers.
Not sure of their birthday month? A personalized gift with their name is always a safe bet.