Birthstone jewellery UK (2026): every month's birthstone, and the best necklace and earrings for each

The best birthstone jewellery for most people is a 9ct gold birthstone pendant: Goldsmiths makes one in every month's stone, on an 18 inch chain, and matching stud earrings for each. Below is every month's birthstone, the pendant and studs for it, and a step up where there's one worth having.

Every piece here is sold new by Goldsmiths, a UK authorised retailer, at Goldsmiths' own price on the date shown. All diamonds are natural: we don't list lab-grown.

How we chose

We used Goldsmiths' own list of birthstones by month, then went through the birthstone jewellery Goldsmiths has in stock and picked a necklace and earrings for each month, favouring real gold and pieces that come with their chain. Where sources disagree on a month's stone, we say so. We earn a commission if you buy through our links, which never changes the price you pay.

Birthstones by month

According to Goldsmiths' birthstone guide:

Birthstone lists differ between sources: GIA, the Gemological Institute of America, also names alexandrite and moonstone for June, spinel and sardonyx for August, bloodstone for March, and turquoise and zircon for December. If a month has more than one, choose the one she'll love.

The best birthstone necklace

Goldsmiths 9ct gold birthstone pendant. A single birthstone in 9ct yellow gold, on a 45cm (18 inch) chain, in every month's stone. This one is September's sapphire.

Best birthstone necklaceGoldsmiths 9ct Yellow Gold Sapphire Birthstone Pendant Necklaces · Yellow gold · Sapphire £275Price at Goldsmiths, 28 October 2026 Full detailsSee it at Goldsmiths

The best birthstone earrings

Goldsmiths 9ct gold birthstone studs. The matching studs in 9ct yellow gold; these are July's rubies. Pair them with the pendant for a set.

Best birthstone earringsGoldsmiths 9ct Yellow Gold Ruby Birthstone Stud Earrings Earrings · Yellow gold · Ruby £350Price at Goldsmiths, 28 October 2026 Full detailsSee it at Goldsmiths

January to June

January, garnet. The 9ct gold pendant, and garnet heart studs.

February, amethyst. The pendant and the matching studs.

March, aquamarine. The pendant and studs, or a step up: a 0.70ct aquamarine with diamonds in 9ct white gold, on an 18 inch chain.

April, diamond. A natural diamond in 9ct yellow and white gold, and the diamond studs.

Best for AprilGoldsmiths 9ct Yellow and White Gold Diamond Birthstone Pendant Necklaces · Yellow gold · Diamond · 0.08ct total £295Price at Goldsmiths, 28 October 2026 Full detailsSee it at Goldsmiths

May, emerald. The pendant and studs, or emerald and diamond leaf studs.

June, pearl or pink amethyst. A freshwater pearl with a diamond on a 9ct white gold chain, or the pink amethyst pendant and studs. Our pearl guide has more.

Best for JuneGoldsmiths 9ct White Gold Diamond and 6.5-7mm Fresh Water Pearl Pendant Necklaces · White gold · Pearl £325Price at Goldsmiths, 28 October 2026 Full detailsSee it at Goldsmiths

July to December

July, ruby. The pendant and studs.

August, peridot. The pendant and studs, or a peridot disc pendant.

September, sapphire. The pendant (our top pick, above) and the matching studs.

October, opal or tourmaline. The pink tourmaline pendant and studs, or an opal with a halo of diamonds.

November, citrine or topaz. The citrine pendant and studs.

December, tanzanite. The pendant and studs.

The luxury birthstone pendant

Sapphire and diamonds in 18ct yellow gold. An oval sapphire with a halo of diamonds, H colour and SI1 clarity, on a 45cm (18 inch) chain, according to Goldsmiths: for a September birthday.

The luxury choiceGoldsmiths 18ct Yellow Gold Oval Cut Sapphire and Diamond Halo Pendant Necklaces · Yellow gold · Sapphire · 0.17ct total £1,950Price at Goldsmiths, 28 October 2026 Full detailsSee it at Goldsmiths

Buying birthstone jewellery as a gift

Check her birth month, or choose a child's month for a mum. Goldsmiths' extended Christmas returns, which we read in October 2026, cover items bought between 1 October 2026 and 3 January 2027, if unused and in their original packaging, with proof of purchase. Always check Goldsmiths' own page before you order.