birthstone

noun

birth·​stone ˈbərth-ˌstōn How to pronounce birthstone (audio)
Synonyms of birthstonenext
: a gemstone associated symbolically with the month of one's birth

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Customize this gorgeous necklace with her birthstone or her child’s. — Malia Griggs, Glamour, 1 May 2026 Like birthstones, each month of the year is represented by a flower, each with a different meaning behind it. — Jenny Krane, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2026 Whitney and Conner's bands were designed by Katie Clark and featured their birthstones. — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026 Puzzle features architectural stacking rings, and small sliding birthstone charms to add to necklaces. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 26 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for birthstone

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First Known Use

1874, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of birthstone was in 1874

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“Birthstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/birthstone. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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birthstone

noun
birth·​stone -ˌstōn How to pronounce birthstone (audio)
: a gemstone associated with the month of one's birth

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