Birth-month Flowers: January, February, March & April

• The birth-month flowers for January are carnation or snowdrop. Violet and primrose represent February, and March's flowers are daffodil or jonquil. The birth-month flowers for April are daisy or sweet pea.
  
  

Birth-month Flowers: May, June, July & August

• The birth-month flowers for May are lily of the valley or hawthorn. Rose or honeysuckle represent June, and July's flowers are larkspur or water lily. The birth-month flowers for August are gladiolas or poppies.
  
  

Birth-month Flowers: September, October, November & December

• The birth-month flowers for September are aster or morning glory. Calendula or cosmos represent October, and November's flower is the chrysanthemum. The birth-month flowers for December are narcissus or holly.
  
  

Modern Birthstones: January, February, March & April

• The modern birthstones for the first four months of the year are garnet for January, amethyst for February, aquamarine for March and diamond for April.
  
  

Modern Birthstones: May, June, July & August

• The modern birthstones for the second four months of the year are emerald for May, pearl for June, ruby for July and peridot for August.
  
  

Modern Birthstones: September, October, November & December

• The modern birthstones for the last four months of the year are sapphire for September, opal or tourmaline for October, yellow topaz or citrine for November and blue topaz or turquoise for December.
  
  

History of Birthstones

• Although birthstones were mentioned in the Old Testament, the practice of wearing the birthstones of the twelve months dates back to the 18th century, in Poland. The National Association of Jewelers adopted the current monthly calendar of gems in 1912.