birthstone
noun
birth·stone
ˈbərth-ˌstōn 
: a gemstone associated symbolically with the month of one's birth
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Ariana Grande wearing a Loewe dress covered in mother of pearl, her birthstone.
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Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2024
During an interview with La La Anthony on the Vogue livestream, Grande explained the inspiration behind the look and said that mother of pearl happens to be her birthstone, while also relating to her Wicked role.
—Katie Atkinson, Billboard, 6 May 2024
Want to learn more about other month's birthstones?
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2024
March birthstone Aquamarine and bloodstone are the two birthstones for March.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2024
Aquamarine, March’s birthstone creates a calming effect reflective of oceanic blues and the peaceful feeling of the sea.
—Beth Bernstein, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
Here's what to know about March birthstones, including their colors and symbolism.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2024
The Olympic swimmer said the wedding colors were blue and green, which happen to be both of their birthstone colors.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 6 Dec. 2023
February birthstone The birthstone for February is the amethyst.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2024
Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2024
During an interview with La La Anthony on the Vogue livestream, Grande explained the inspiration behind the look and said that mother of pearl happens to be her birthstone, while also relating to her Wicked role.
—Katie Atkinson, Billboard, 6 May 2024
Want to learn more about other month's birthstones?
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2024
March birthstone Aquamarine and bloodstone are the two birthstones for March.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2024
Aquamarine, March’s birthstone creates a calming effect reflective of oceanic blues and the peaceful feeling of the sea.
—Beth Bernstein, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
Here's what to know about March birthstones, including their colors and symbolism.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2024
The Olympic swimmer said the wedding colors were blue and green, which happen to be both of their birthstone colors.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 6 Dec. 2023
February birthstone The birthstone for February is the amethyst.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2024
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“Birthstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/birthstone. Accessed 17 May. 2024.
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birthstone
noun
birth·stone
-ˌstōn
: a gemstone associated with the month of one's birth
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