Birthstone Rosaries

Page 59 in "Marian Devotions in the Domestic Church"

Catherine Fournier and Peter Fournier

A rosary made with someone's birthstone (or semi-precious or costume beads) makes a touching gift. A rosary made with the birthstones of her children will be a mother's treasure. 

• January
  Garnet (deep wine-red)
• February
  Amethyst (pale purple)
• March
  Aquamarine, Bloodstone (light blue)
• April
  Diamond, Crystal, Mother of Pearl (clear)
• May
  Emerald, Green Onyx (green)
• June
  Alexandrite, Pearl, Moonstone (white)
• July
  Ruby (red), Jasper (green)
• August
  Peridot (yellowish-green), Carnelian (deep blood-red)
• September
  Sapphire, Lapis (deep blue)
• October
  Opal, Tourmaline (creamy white, flecks of other colors)
• November
  Topaz, Citrine (tawny yellow,)
• December
  Turquoise (green-blue)