Months of the Year
In many Western countries, the months of the year are traditionally associated with flowers and gemstone. Whilst the details vary considerably between countries, the following combinations are widely recognised in the UK and North America.
| Month | Flowers | Gemstones |
|---|---|---|
| January | Carnation, Snowdrop | Garnet |
| February | Primrose,Violet | Amethyst |
| March | Jonquil, Violet | Aquamarine, Bloodstone |
| April | Daisy, Sweet Pea | Diamond |
| May | Hawthorn, Lily of the Valley | Emerald |
| June | Honeysuckle, Rose | Alexandrite, Moonstone, Pearl |
| July | Larkspur, Water Lily | Ruby |
| August | Gladiolus, Poppy | Peridot, Sardonyx |
| September | Aster, Morning Glory | Sapphire |
| October | Calendula, Cosmos | Opal,Tourmaline |
| November | Chrysanthemum | Topaz |
| December | Holly, Narcissus, Poinsettia | Turquoise, Zircon |
