birthstone
noun
birth·stone
ˈbərth-ˌstōn 
: a gemstone associated symbolically with the month of one's birth
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The brand already had the Arena toe ring, but this expanded the collection with colorful birthstones.
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 26 July 2025
Four months later, Theroux proposed in Italy with a ring that features a 4-carat emerald cut diamond and a band that includes both of their birthstones.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 18 July 2025
Known as September’s birthstone, and sometimes referred to as the stone of wisdom, these gems are celebrated for their striking blue color and historical significance.
—Laia Farran Graves, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
Class of 2025 heart birthstone pendant: $79.99 (Amazon) Celebrate your graduate’s big day with this personalized pendant on Amazon.
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 26 July 2025
Four months later, Theroux proposed in Italy with a ring that features a 4-carat emerald cut diamond and a band that includes both of their birthstones.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 18 July 2025
Known as September’s birthstone, and sometimes referred to as the stone of wisdom, these gems are celebrated for their striking blue color and historical significance.
—Laia Farran Graves, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
Class of 2025 heart birthstone pendant: $79.99 (Amazon) Celebrate your graduate’s big day with this personalized pendant on Amazon.
—Jené Luciani Sena
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 23 May 2025
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“Birthstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/birthstone. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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birthstone
noun
birth·stone
-ˌstōn
: a gemstone associated with the month of one's birth
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