Jewelry IdentifierBirthstone
June Birthstone
June has three birthstones: pearl, the rare color-change alexandrite, and glowing moonstone.
Pearl
Mohs 2.5–4Organic gem grown in mollusks; soft and needs gentle care.
Alexandrite
Mohs 8.5Rare color-change chrysoberyl — green in daylight, red under incandescent light.
Moonstone
Mohs 6–6.5Feldspar with a floating blue-white sheen (adularescence).
- Modern birthstone
- Pearl, Alexandrite, Moonstone
- Traditional / alternates
- Pearl, Alexandrite, Moonstone
- Color
- White / color-change
Born in June? You get three birthstones. Pearl is the classic organic gem; alexandrite is a rare, valuable stone that changes color from green to red depending on the light; and moonstone glows with a soft blue-white sheen. It's one of the most varied birthstone months.
What the June birthstone means
June's stones symbolize purity (pearl), good fortune (alexandrite), and intuition (moonstone).
Is your June birthstone real?
Birthstones are among the most-imitated gems — pearl especially is often simulated by glass or synthetics. The fastest way to check what you actually have is to photograph the stone and run it through the free Gemstone Identifier, then confirm whether it's natural with the Is It Real? tool. For what a piece is worth, get a free jewelry appraisal.
Frequently asked questions
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