For thousands of years, humans have looked to the stars and the stones beneath their feet for guidance, protection, and beauty. The tradition of birthstone jewelry traces back to antiquity, when gems were thought to carry cosmic influence—guarding the wearer, amplifying virtues, and even shaping destiny. Today, each month is still graced with a stone of its own, a talisman of personal meaning and timeless elegance.
At Common Era, many of our designs carry these storied gems, crafted into pieces that feel both ancient and modern, rooted in myth yet meant to be worn every day.
January: Garnet
A stone of fire and protection, garnet was cherished by Roman travelers as a safeguard against the dark. Our Garnet rings and pendants capture this ancient spirit, a deep rhodolite garnet embraced by flowing gold as if born from the earth’s molten core. Its crimson depths whisper of vitality, strength, and enduring love.
February: Amethyst
Once believed to ward off intoxication, amethyst has long been linked to clarity of mind and spiritual balance. Our Amethyst rings and pendants celebrate this legacy: violet flame caught in a gold setting that feels both elemental and eternal.
March: Aquamarine
The stone of sailors, aquamarine was thought to calm stormy seas and grant safe passage. While we do not have in stock aquamarine pieces, we can source aquamarines for any of our gemstone pieces - just contact us for a custom quote.
April: Diamond
Diamond, hardest of all stones, has symbolized invincibility since the ancients. In our Diamond Jewelry Collection lab-grown diamonds meet ancient-inspired settings—bezel rings designed with Greek rope twists, Roman wire wrapping, and the enduring craftsmanship of the past. Our bestselling molten heirloom pendant with lab-grown diamond is the perfect gift for an April baby.
May: Emerald
Emerald, sacred to Venus, has long been a stone of fertility, renewal, and love. It remains one of history’s most beloved gems, and is featured in our best-selling 7-Emerald Medusa Medallion We can also source emeralds for any of our gemstone pieces - just contact us for a custom quote.
June: Pearl & Moonstone
Pearls were called “tears of the gods” by the ancients, a jewel born of sea and mystery. Moonstone, with its shimmering glow, was thought to hold the power of lunar cycles. Our Ancient Moonstone Ring draws on these treasures of earth and sea, pairing luminous pearls with golden settings that echo Renaissance art. Our Pearl Collection features earrings, pendants and pearl chokers.
July: Ruby
Fiery ruby, gem of kings, was believed to hold the heat of life itself. While not yet a jewel in our collections, its ancient reputation for courage and passion secures its place among the most powerful birthstones. We can source rubies for any of our gemstone pieces - just contact us for a custom quote.
August: Peridot
Beloved of Egyptian pharaohs, peridot gleams with green fire—anciently mined on the isle of Zabargad. Our Peridot Jewelry Collection brings this solar gem into the modern age, its verdant glow caught in molten gold, evoking both summer’s warmth and timeless renewal.
September: Sapphire
Blue sapphire has long been a symbol of wisdom and divine favor. Worn by medieval kings as protection against envy and harm, it remains one of the most enduring gems. Our Molten Sapphire Pendant captures its celestial depth, a jewel as infinite as the night sky.
October: Opal
Opal, with its kaleidoscope of shifting colors, was once believed to hold all virtues of every stone. Our Opal & Keshi Pearl Drop Earrings embody this ancient magic. Each opal gleams with fiery light, paired with luminous pearls that recall the sea’s mysteries—an alchemy of transformation and beauty.
November: Topaz & Citrine
Topaz, golden and radiant, was thought to draw down the sun’s warmth. In our Molten Topaz Pendant this fiery gem rests within sculpted gold, glowing with an inner light that seems to flicker like flame.
December: Tanzanite, Turquoise & Blue Zircon
Symbols of sky and water, December’s stones have been worn as talismans of protection since antiquity. While our collection does not yet hold these particular gems, their legacy reminds us of the ancient world’s reverence for the powers of color and light. We can source Tanzanite for any of our gemstone pieces - just contact us for a custom quote.
A Legacy in Gold and Stone
To wear your birthstone is more than an adornment—it is to carry a piece of history, a talisman linked to myth, magic, and memory. At Common Era, each jewel is designed as a bridge between past and present, crafted in ethical gold and gemstones that honor both the earth and its stories.
Whether your month is guarded by garnet, crowned with diamond, or bathed in sapphire light, birthstone jewelry is a way to wear not just beauty, but meaning.
