June Birthstones
The modern birthstone for June is Pearl. Traditionally, Pearls date back to the ancient Arabic and Hindu calendars while Emerald and Agate were the birthstones on other ancient calendars. Other birthstones for the month of June include Chalcendony, Cat's Eye, Turquoise, Moonstone, and Alexandrite. The Stone color associated with June is commonly White.
June Agate Poem
Who comes with Summer to this earth
And owes to June her day of birth,
With ring of Agate on her hand,
Can health, wealth and long life command.
- Gregorian birthstone poem printed in Notes and Queries, May 11, 1889.
Birthstone | |
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Modern Birthstones | Pearl, Moonstone |
Traditional Birthstones | Alexandrite |
Ayurvedic (Ancient India) Birthstones | Pearl |
Arabic Birthstones | Agate, Chalcedony, Pearl |
Herbrew Birthstones | Emerald |
Hindu Birthstones | Pearl |
Italian Birthstones | Emerald |
Mystical (Tibetan origin) Birthstones | Moonstone |
Polish Birthstones | Agate, Chalcedony |
Roman Birthstones | Emerald |
Russian Birthstones | Agate, Chalcedony |
Astrological Birthstones (Cancer: Jun-Jul) | Emerald, Moonstone, Pearl, Ruby |
Planetary Stones (Moon: Jun-Jul) | Moonstone |
Talismanic (Cancer: Jun-Jul) | Sapphire |