June Birthstone

June Birthstone jewelry is generally made of beautiful pearls while June birthstone rings are often Alexandrite. Though pearl is the modern June birthstone, for rings, Alexandrite, the traditional birthstone, is a more durable stone. Pearls are a symbol of beauty and chastity; Alexandrite is thought to be a good omen. If Pearl or Alexandrite don't suit you, try alternate June Birthstones or June Zodiac Sign Starstones listed in the charts below.

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Genstone color is noted next to the birth stone name.

• Modern Birthstone - Pearl (White), Moonstone (White)
• Traditional Birthstone - Alexandrite (Red)
• Mystical Birthstone - Moonstone (White)
• Ayurvedic Birthstone - Pearl (White)
• 15th-20th Century Birthstone - Agate (Blue and Green), Cat's Eye (Yellow/Brown), Turquoise (Blue)
• Other Birthstone - Opal (White or Black)

One often sees gifts with this section of a Gregorian Birthstone poem:

By her who in June was born
No gem save Pearls shall be worn
They will ensure her constancy
True friendship and fidelity.

Due to their variety, Zodiac stones offer great alternatives to traditional birthstones.

Gemini (May 21-Jun. 20)

• Birthstone: Agate (Blue or Green), Chrysoprase (Green), Pearl (White)
• Planetary Stone: Tiger Eye (Yellow Brown)
• Lucky Charms: Agate (Blue or Green), Emerald (Green)
Cancer (Jun. 21-Jul. 22)
• Birthstone: Emerald (Green), Moonstone (White), Pearl (White), Ruby (Red)
• Planetary Stone: Moonstone (White)
• Lucky Charms: Emerald (Green), Agate (Blue or Green), Chalcedony (Blue or Green)

Consider Crab Jewelry as well.

June Birthday Books

• June: The Birthstone Petite Collection (Birthstone Petite Collection) - by Suzanne Siegel Zenkel
• Gemini: May 22-June 21 - by Julia Parker, Derek Parker (Contributor)
• Gemini: May 22-June 21 (Parker Love Signs) - by Julia Parker, Derek Parker
• Gemini: May 21-June 20 (Astroanalysis) - by Joyce L Vedral
• Cancer: June 22-July 22 - by Julia Parker, Derek Parker (Contributor)
• Cancer: June 22-July 22 (Astroanalysis) - by Joyce L Vedral
• Cancer: June 22-July 22 - by Julia Parker, Derek Parker

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June Birthstones Zodiac Sign Starstones Books
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