Birthstone Jewellery

Birthstone jewellery turns a birth month into something worn every day. This collection holds personalised necklaces, rings and bracelets — just under a third of the designs that name a metal are 925 sterling silver — made to order with engraved names and the stones of the months you choose — one for a new baby, or several for a whole family. Selected designs come in gold or rose-gold plating.

Which Birthstone Piece Fits the Moment

The format usually follows the occasion. A personalised birthstone necklace is the classic choice for a new mum or a milestone birthday — worn close, easy to layer, instantly visible. Birthstone rings suit quieter everyday wear, with one stone per child a popular request. Birthstone bracelets round out the range, including men's designs in leather and steel with engraved names.

A Stone for Every Month

Each month of the year has a traditional stone and a colour of its own — this is the complete list:

Month Traditional birthstone Colour worn
January Garnet Deep red
February Amethyst Violet purple
March Aquamarine Pale sea blue
April Diamond Icy white (clear crystal)
May Emerald Rich green
June Pearl Soft cream
July Ruby Bright red
August Peridot Light green
September Sapphire Deep blue
October Opal Iridescent pastel
November Topaz Golden yellow
December Blue topaz Icy blue

Pieces in this collection set each month as a faceted stone in its traditional colour, so a family necklace can line up every child's month side by side. You are not locked to birth dates either: many customers pick the colours the recipient loves, or combine an anniversary month with each child's birth month in a single piece.

Mixing Months in One Piece

The most-loved combinations put several months side by side. A mum-of-three might wear four stones — her own month plus one per child — while grandparents often carry every grandchild in birth order. Couples sometimes set two stones only: the month they met and the month they married. Because each stone is identified by colour rather than a label, the meaning stays private to the wearer; to anyone else it simply reads as a well-chosen piece of jewellery. That quiet layer of meaning is why birthstone gifts land so reliably — they are deeply personal without needing you to know a ring size, a style preference or a favourite brand. A birth month is the one detail you always already have.

Building a Family Piece: Three Steps

  1. Count the people. One stone for a new baby, or one per child or grandchild — some customers even add a stone for a pet.
  2. Pick the format. Necklaces show the stones most visibly, rings keep them subtle, and bracelets carry the men's leather and steel designs.
  3. Confirm months and spellings at checkout. Personalised pieces are made to order and final sale, so double-check each birth month and name before ordering.

Engraving Names Alongside the Stones

Most designs pair stones with engraving — first names, dates or a short message. Family pieces hold several names and matching birthstones together, so a mum's necklace can carry every child at once. Personalised pieces are made to order, which is why they are final sale; confirm spellings and stone months carefully at checkout. Our guide to the best personalised birthstone jewellery compares the most-loved designs by recipient.

Gifting Occasions That Suit Birthstones

  • New baby — mum wears the baby's birth month from day one.
  • Milestone birthdays — an 18th, 30th or 50th marked with the recipient's own stone.
  • Mother's Day and grandparents' gifts — one stone per child or grandchild.
  • Anniversaries — the month you married, worn as a stone rather than a date.

Keeping Stones and Silver at Their Best

Wipe 925 sterling silver with a soft, dry cloth after wear and store pieces in a closed box or pouch to slow tarnish. Keep stones away from perfume, hairspray and household cleaners — put jewellery on last when getting ready — and avoid wearing it in pools, since chlorine dulls both the silver and the stones over time.

Frequently asked questions

Can one piece hold birthstones for my whole family?

Yes. Family designs hold several stones with matching engraved names — many necklaces and rings take multiple birthstones, so a mum or grandma can wear every child in one piece. Each product page shows how many stones and names a design carries.

Do I have to choose the recipient's actual birth month stone?

No. You pick the stones when ordering, so you can match a favourite colour, an anniversary month or a child's birth month instead — whatever carries the most meaning for the wearer.

What metal is birthstone jewellery made from?

Just under a third of the pieces that name a metal use 925 sterling silver, with selected designs plated in gold or rose gold; the rest use other materials and say so on the product page. Stones are selected to match each month's traditional colour, with April represented by a clear diamond-effect CZ.

How long does a made-to-order birthstone piece take to arrive?

Personalised pieces go into production once you confirm names and stones, with typical delivery in 7-12 working days. Order about four weeks ahead for birthdays and Mother's Day. Personalised pieces take up to 4-7 working days before dispatch, and many best sellers are dispatched in 1-2.

How do I keep birthstone jewellery looking new?

Put it on after perfume and lotions, wipe the silver with a soft cloth after wear, and store it in a pouch. Take it off for swimming — chlorine dulls both silver and stones.