New birthstone guide

Ernest Jones has launched a new birthstone guide, using the most common month and gem relation — all you need to know about birthstones and an easy navigational calendar to select the right gem for the person you're buying for or to indulge in some self-purchasing.

With a detailed overview, quirky detail and clear navigation for customers, it gives a comprehensive guide to all that is birthstones. Each month is clearly labelled and the related gem is presented on the page. Customers can click on each month and be taken to a page with rich information about the birthstone, what the gem means and its historical and spiritual background. There are interesting facts and stories associated with the birthstones. The unique element of a birthstone is not only what it looks like, but the meaning behind it.

Ernest Jones has a wide range of birthstone jewellery — pendants, rings, earrings and even brooches. Birthstones have the diversity to suit everyone's style.

From January to December, no one misses out. The birthstone guide at Ernest Jones gives insightful detail and adds an element of fun. Birthstones can be given as gifts for any occasion — weddings, anniversaries, Christmas, Valentine's Day, as well as birthdays. Giving a birthstone gift shows attention to detail and is a sure fire way to raise a smile for the person receiving the gift.

View Ernest Jones birthstone guide

• The birthstone for January is garnet — the symbol of purity, truth and faithfulness
  Find out more about January's birthstone, garnet
• The birthstone for February is amethyst, symbolising health, luck and wit,
  Find out more about February's birthstone, amethyst
• The birthstone for March is aquamarine — the symbol of faith, courage and friendship
  Find out more about March's birthstone, aquamarine
• The birthstone for April is diamond, representing eternity, courage and health
  Find out more about April's birthstone, diamond
• The birthstone for May is emerald, symbolising goodness, fidelity and love
  Find out more about May's birthstone, emerald
• The birthstone for June is pearl, representing modesty, chastity and purity
  Find out more about June's birthstone, pearl
• The birthstone for July is ruby, symbolising devotion, integrity and courage
  Find out more about July's birthstone, ruby
• The birthstone for August is peridot, the symbol of success, peace and luck
  Find out more about Augusts' birthstone, peridot
  
• The birthstone for September is sapphire, representing truth, serenity and loyalty
  Find out more about September's birthstone, sapphire
• The birthstone for October is opal — the symbol of wisdom, purity and hope
  Find out more about October's birthstone, opal
• The birthstone for November is topaz, representing sincerity, courage, wisdom
  Find out more about November's birthstone, topaz
• The birthstone for December is turquoise, symbolising prosperity, success, happiness — auspicious, natural and fashionable
  Find out more about December's birthstone, turquoise

View the Ernest Jones birthstone guide