| Month | GIA Recognized Gemstones | Primary GIA Symbolic Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| January | Garnet | Calm |
| February | Amethyst | Power |
| March | Aquamarine / Bloodstone | Unity |
| April | Diamond | Endurance |
| May | Emerald | Joy |
| June | Pearl / Alexandrite / Moonstone | Clarity |
| July | Ruby | Harmony |
| August | Peridot / Spinel / Sardonyx | Purity (Peridot) / Health (Spinel) |
| September | Sapphire | Loyalty |
| October | Opal / Tourmaline | Hope (Opal) / Strength (Tourmaline) |
| November | Citrine / Topaz | Awareness (Citrine) / Prosperity (Topaz) |
| December | Turquoise / Tanzanite / Zircon | Peace (Turquoise) / Balance (Tanzanite) |
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