Birthstones and birth flowers by month, and a silver necklace for each
The birthstone and the birth flower for every month, as printed on our cards, with what each flower stands for and the 925 sterling silver necklaces that carry them. From ARKH, Melbourne.
ARKH · 10 November 2026 · 5 min read
A birthstone is a gem given to each month of the year, and a birth flower is a flower given to each month. Both are a way of saying a birthday in something small. They are also among the easiest gifts to choose well, because the answer is one question: what month? This guide sets out both lists in one place, as they appear on our own necklaces, and says which necklace carries which.
Birthstone by month
These are the stones named on the card of our Birthstone Necklace and Birthstone Studs. Traditional lists are not all the same: some give two or three stones for a month, and June is often given as pearl. Our cards print one stone for each month.
- January: garnet
- February: amethyst
- March: aquamarine
- April: American diamond (a semi-precious stone)
- May: emerald
- June: alexandrite
- July: ruby
- August: peridot
- September: sapphire
- October: tourmaline
- November: topaz
- December: turquoise
One thing to know before you buy. The card names the month’s stone, and our pages describe the stone set in the necklace as semi-precious. If the exact stone matters to you, ask us on WhatsApp before you order.
Birth flower by month
The Birth Flower Necklace has the month’s flower drawn on a silver oval, with the month’s birthstone set above it. The flower is engraved on the piece, and the card says what it stands for. In order:
- January, snowdrop: hope and new beginnings.
- February, violet: deep love and happiness.
- March, daffodil: good fortune and new beginnings.
- April, daisy: purity, innocence and bliss.
- May, lily of the valley: hope, sweetness and good luck.
- June, rose: friendship and appreciation.
- July, lotus: positivity, purity and dignity.
- August, poppy: peace, strength and remembrance.
- September, morning glory: affection and strength.
- October, cosmos: tranquillity, purity and love.
- November, chrysanthemum: compassion, friendliness and honesty.
- December, hollyberry: optimism and happiness.
Birth flower lists vary too. January is carnation in many of them, and May is often hawthorn; the flowers on our pendants are the snowdrop and the lily of the valley, which are also traditional for those months. Most lists come from the northern hemisphere, so a few of the flowers, the snowdrop most of all, are not in bloom in an Australian January. The month, not the season, is what counts.
Which one to give
- For someone who likes a plain stone, small and close to the neck: the Birthstone Necklace.
- For someone who wears earrings and not necklaces: the Birthstone Studs.
- For someone who loves flowers, or for a card with more to say: the Birth Flower Necklace, which carries both the flower and the stone.
Choose your month
Ask one question: what month?
If you know the year as well as the month, our guide to the Chinese zodiac animals by year gives another way to mark a birthday, and the birthday gift guide puts them all together.
What the necklaces are like
Both are 925 sterling silver, stamped, on an adjustable chain of 41 to 46 cm. They come in silver or gold-plated. Gold-plated means a thin layer of gold over the silver; it looks warmer, and it will wear with time. Each piece arrives in a glass bottle with a cork lid, with its card, in a white ARKH gift box, with an authenticity card that states what it is made of.
Questions people ask
What is the difference between a birthstone and a birth flower?
A birthstone is a gem for the month, and a birth flower is a flower for the month. Each month has one of each. Our Birthstone Necklace and Birthstone Studs carry the stone. The Birth Flower Necklace carries the flower and the stone together.
Is the birthstone a real gemstone?
Our pages describe the stone as semi-precious. The card names the month’s stone, as the traditional list does. If you need to know exactly what is set in a particular month’s piece, ask us on WhatsApp before you order.
Which month do I choose if the birthday is on the edge of two?
The calendar month of the birthday decides it. A 31 January birthday is January, and a 1 February birthday is February. A star sign is a different thing, and the Zodiac Studs give that.
Is it real silver?
Yes. Every piece here is stamped 925 sterling silver, which is 92.5% silver. For how to check silver in general, see how to tell real 925 silver.
Is it suitable for sensitive skin?
Our pages describe every piece as hypoallergenic, suiting most skin, including sensitive skin. Skin differs from person to person, so if she has reacted to jewellery before, start with the silver and not the gold-plated.
How do I look after it?
It is finished to resist tarnish, and a soft cloth restores the shine. Keep it dry, and put it on after perfume.
How quickly does it arrive?
It is held in Melbourne and posted the next business day. Australia Post estimates 2 to 6 business days within Australia, or 1 to 2 by express. Postage within Australia is $7.95, and free over $100.
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