Definition
birthstones
noun
- gemstones traditionally associated with the month of one’s birth, believed to bring good luck or have special significance
Examples
- Her grandmother gave her a ring with her birthstone, a sapphire for September.
- The jewelry store displayed all twelve birthstones in a special case.
- Many people wear their birthstones as a form of personal jewelry.
- January’s birthstone is garnet, while July’s is ruby.
- She collected birthstones for each of her children to make a special necklace.
- The ancient tradition of birthstones dates back thousands of years.