Find your month's stone, plus the old stories behind all twelve.
This QuickStudy guide runs January to December, with a photo of each stone and its traditional meaning. It opens with a short history of the birthstone tradition, often traced to 18th-century Poland. It's printed front and back on a laminated card, made to be handled a lot.
It settles the 'wait, is October opal or tourmaline?' debate (it's both). Garnet for protection, ruby for passion: the old meanings make gift picking more fun.
What's on it
- Side one: A short history of birthstones, then January to June with stone photos and meanings.
- Side two: July to December, each with photos and the traditional symbolism of that month's stones.
How to use it
- Look up birthdays before you shop for a gift
- Tuck it in with a birthstone present
- Check which months have more than one stone
Care: Keep it out of hot cars so the lamination stays flat, and wipe it clean as needed.
The details
- Width: 160mm
- Length: 240mm
QuickStudy Guide 2.0 - Birthstones
QuickStudy: Birthstones
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Find your month's stone, plus the old stories behind all twelve.
This QuickStudy guide runs January to December, with a photo of each stone and its traditional meaning. It opens with a short history of the birthstone tradition, often traced to 18th-century Poland. It's printed front and back on a laminated card, made to be handled a lot.
It settles the 'wait, is October opal or tourmaline?' debate (it's both). Garnet for protection, ruby for passion: the old meanings make gift picking more fun.
What's on it
- Side one: A short history of birthstones, then January to June with stone photos and meanings.
- Side two: July to December, each with photos and the traditional symbolism of that month's stones.
How to use it
- Look up birthdays before you shop for a gift
- Tuck it in with a birthstone present
- Check which months have more than one stone
Care: Keep it out of hot cars so the lamination stays flat, and wipe it clean as needed.
The details
- Width: 160mm
- Length: 240mm
Tap the card to flip it over
Rock Nerd Corner
What's inside Birthstones
Find your month's stone, plus the old stories behind all twelve.
- All 12 months, January to December, with photos of each stone
- Origins of the modern birthstone tradition in 18th-century Poland
- Traditional symbolism for each stone, such as garnet for protection and ruby for passion
- Months with more than one stone: June, August, October, November and December
- December's trio: zircon, tanzanite and turquoise
- Colour-coded month headings for quick lookup
Side 1
A short history of birthstones, then January to June with stone photos and meanings.
Side 2
July to December, each with stone photos and the traditional symbolism of that month's stones.
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The Rock Nerd Set
How crystals grow, why quartz comes in every colour, how to spot lab-grown or treated stones, plus birthstones and zodiac stones.
- Birthstones
- Crystal Systems
- Real, Lab-Grown or Treated?
- Quartz Variations
- Zodiac Crystals
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Good questions
Which birthstones does the guide list for June?
Pearl and alexandrite. Pearl is described as symbolizing purity and wisdom, and alexandrite, with its colour-changing quality, adaptability and balance.
Does it include months with several birthstones?
Yes. June, August, October, November and December each list two or three stones, for example tourmaline and opal for October and citrine and topaz for November.
What's the difference between print and PDF?
Print is a sturdy double-sided card (about 6.3 x 9.4 in) that ships with your order. The PDF is the same two pages as a file you can download right after checkout and print at home.
Where do I find my PDF after I buy it?
Log in and open My Digital Resources in your account. Every guide you buy shows up there and you can download it any time.