Birth Stones

Tiffany & Co.'s birthstone booklet, by the gemologist who gave his name to kunzite — with the stone for your month in eight different traditions.

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2 stones in this part of Birth Stones.

March

Who on this world of ours her eyes In March first opens may be wise, In days of peril firm and brave, Wears she a bloodstone to her grave…

May

Who first beholds the light of day In spring's sweet, flow'ry month of May, And wears an emerald all her life, Shall be a loved and happy…

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