What is the birthstone for each month?

Which stone is the birthstone for every month? In short: Each of the 12 months has its birthstone, a gemstone traditionally associated with that month. Given as jewelry or worn yourself, the birthstone is the most personal of all gemstone pieces. Fashion jewelry made of stainless steel is made to be worn, not as an investment. For everyday use, water resistance, the clasp, and craftsmanship count for more than the price.

As of: September 2026. By Phil Oberlaender, Corelune Jewellery, Düsseldorf.

Treated in detail: Understanding zirconia: Why the stone sparkles so much.

The 12 Birthstones

• January: Garnet, loyalty and friendship
• February: Amethyst, wisdom and clarity
• March: Aquamarine, courage and communication
• April: Diamond, strength and eternity
• May: Emerald, hope and renewal
• June: Moonstone, intuition and femininity
• July: Ruby, passion and joie de vivre
• August: Peridot, joy and prosperity
• September: Sapphire, loyalty and wisdom
• October: Opal, creativity and emotion
• November: Citrine, sunshine and optimism
• December: Tanzanite, transformation and protection

All birthstones as jewelry: Corelune Jewellery.

Also fitting: Birthstone jewelry: Your personal stone by month and Jewelry for every day type: Styled from Monday to Sunday.

What is ordered most frequently

Which material lasts best in everyday life?

How do you choose jewelry consciously?

Start with how often you wear it. Anything you wear every day needs water resistance and a durable clasp. Anything you bring out twice a year can be more delicate.

Stay within one metal color when building a foundation. Gold and silver tones can be mixed, but that only works once the foundation is set.

A few well-fitting pieces beat a large collection. Five pieces that match your clothing and your everyday life will be worn; twenty mixed ones will mostly lie in the drawer.

Expect wear instead of ruling it out. Every coating wears off at points of friction, and solid pieces without coating are therefore the more durable choice, even if the color selection is smaller.

In which situations is it better to take off stainless steel pieces?

With stainless steel pieces, typical damage occurs where force is applied to a small area. For glued stones, hot water and ultrasound are the two real risks. That takes care of most of what is later perceived as a material defect.

How do you recognize quality in stainless steel pieces?

Quality in stainless steel pieces is not shown by the price tag, but by three areas you can check with the naked eye. Important are clean edges without sharp spots, uniform surfaces, and a clasp without play. Anyone checking these three points will sort out most bad purchases before ordering.

How do you combine stainless steel pieces in everyday life?

With stainless steel pieces, the rule is: repetition looks intentional, coincidence looks accidental. Gold to gold and silver to silver is the safe base; mixing is done via a piece that contains both tones. Anyone following these two points can combine almost anything without it looking restless.

What mistakes happen when buying stainless steel pieces?

The purchase usually goes wrong where trend and personal style diverge. The classic is a piece that fits an occasion that happens twice a year. The rule of thumb is: buy for the everyday life you have, not for the one you imagine.

How do you keep stainless steel pieces looking beautiful for a long time?

Care for stainless steel pieces consists of two steps; everything else is unnecessary. Creams and perfume belong on the skin before the piece is put on, not after. Anyone who wears several pieces alternately distributes the stress additionally.

What do good stainless steel pieces cost and what do you get for it?

Anyone wanting to categorize the price should distinguish between material value and utility value. Extra charges for elaborate clasps pay off; extra charges for packaging and names do not. In the end, how well it fits your own style counts more than any price level.

Material, dimensions, and prices at a glance

Showering, swimming, and sports do not harm stainless steel; it does not tarnish. Values from the Corelune assortment for reference.

Frequently asked questions

Does stainless steel jewelry need special care?

Warm water and mild soap, then pat dry. Ultrasound and abrasive cleaners do more harm than good, especially with glued stones.

Does stainless steel tarnish like silver?

Color stability is significantly higher in stainless steel than in silver or gold-plated brass. With coated pieces, however, wear at edges and contact points remains possible.

Does stainless steel jewelry retain its value?

No, a material value is not part of the offer. In return, the piece is suitable for everyday use.

Two, three concrete examples: Link chain hearts gold made of stainless steel and Bangle circle made of stainless steel, model 4. You can find more bestsellers in the category our bestsellers.

What do I have to consider when mixing metal colors?

Yes, if a common connection is recognizable. A two-tone piece takes over this role most reliably.

Is the bathroom suitable for jewelry storage?

Dark, dry, separate from each other. Humid rooms like the bathroom accelerate the process.

About the author

Phil Oberlaender runs Corelune Jewellery in Düsseldorf and has been working with stainless steel jewelry daily since 2024: quality control, complaints, wear tests in everyday life. The information in this article comes from his own assortment and from what customers report back. Where Corelune does not offer something, it says so here.

Which categories fit this topic?

From the assortment, these fit:

• Zirconia and crystal jewelry
• Tarnish-proof jewelry

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