Jewelry by Birthstone

In 2021, the Japan Jewelers Association revised Japan's birthstones for the first time in 63 years, creating quite a stir.

Approximately 60 years passed from the establishment of birthstones to their revision. During this time, new gemstones such as Aquaprase were recognized, along with new minerals like Amaterasu Stone discovered within jade.

The revision of birthstones was prompted by the recognition that many new stones have emerged in recent years alone.

The 10 additional stones include Bloodstone and Sphene, which are still relatively unfamiliar to the general public, sparking excitement for these new, unseen gemstones.

Birthstones (Red indicates new additions)

January Garnet
February Amethyst, Chrysoberyl Cat's Eye
March Aquamarine, Bloodstone, Coral, Iolite
April Diamond, Morganite
May Emerald, Jade
June Pearl, Moonstone, Alexandrite
July Ruby, Sphene
August Peridot, Spinel, Sardonyx
September Sapphire, Kunzite
October Opal, Tourmaline
November Topaz, Citrine
December Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli, Tanzanite, Zircon

We hope this serves as a helpful guide when choosing jewelry, whether as a gift for a loved one or as a commemorative item for yourself.

Spinel, which was added to the August birthstones.

Spinel is appealing for its wide variety of colors, said to exist in every shade except colorless, red, pink, orange, blue, purple, and gray. Red spinel is a beautiful red gemstone, sometimes mistaken for ruby.

MONAKA jewellery Column Purple Spinel Ring /K18
https://www.p-chouli.jp/products/mo-13616_rg-01114



Tanzanite, which was added to the December birthstones.

Tanzanite is only mined in the Merelani Hills of Tanzania. It is named after the twilight sky over the vast landscapes of Tanzania.

MONAKA jewellery flat tanzanite pierce /K18
https://www.p-chouli.jp/products/mo-13pe17-01069



We hope that the increased choice in birthstones brings more joy in choosing, as you consider that special someone, and becomes another delightful experience.