Birth Month Gifts: Birthstones and Birth Flowers by Month

October 7, 2026

A birth month gift feels personal: it's linked to the day they were born.

Here are the commonly used modern birthstones and birth flowers for each month (lists vary slightly). For star signs, see Star sign gifts

January to June

January: garnet; carnation or snowdrop
February: amethyst; violet or primrose
March: aquamarine; daffodil
April: diamond; daisy or sweet pea
May: emerald; lily of the valley or hawthorn
June: pearl (or moonstone); rose or honeysuckle

July to December

July: ruby; larkspur or water lily
August: peridot; gladiolus or poppy
September: sapphire; aster or morning glory
October: opal (or tourmaline); marigold or cosmos
November: topaz (or citrine); chrysanthemum
December: turquoise (or tanzanite); narcissus or holly

Gift ideas

Birthstone jewellery
A birth flower print
Pressed flower frame
Birth flower seeds
A birthstone keyring

Key things to remember

Combine birthstone and flower in one gift.
Finish with a card that shows you know them. Message ideas: Guides what to write in a card

Frequently asked questions

What is a birth month gift?

A gift featuring the person's birthstone or birth flower.

What is the birthstone for October?

Opal, with tourmaline as an alternative.

What is a good example of birth month gifts?

"January: garnet; carnation or snowdrop" is one of 17 examples on this page. Pick the one closest to the tone you want, then add a specific detail of your own - a shared memory, a date, a name - so it reads as yours rather than copied.

Can I copy these messages word for word?

Yes. Everything on this page is free to copy, print and read out - no permission or credit needed. Changing one detail so it fits the person is all we would suggest.

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