Pearl

The June birthstone: Pearl

June is unusual in having three birthstones: pearl, alexandrite and moonstone. Pearl is the classic, formed inside a living oyster and prized for its soft lustre. Alexandrite is famous for changing colour from green to red under different light.

As a colour, pearl sits in the creamy white (colour-change for alexandrite) range, which is part of why it feels so tied to the season. If you were born in June, this is the gem most jewellers and birthday charts will point you to, and the one that appears on a modern birthstone card.

What the June birthstone means

In the older lore, Pearl was linked to purity, wisdom and hidden treasure. That symbolism is a tradition rather than a fact, but it is the reason the stone has stayed meaningful as a birthday gift for so long. Different cultures added their own associations, yet the core meaning has held remarkably steady.

Alternative June birthstones

June is not limited to a single stone. Alongside Pearl, the month is also linked to Alexandrite and Moonstone. Any of these is a valid June birthstone, so you can pick the colour and meaning that suits you best.

June birth flower and zodiac signs

A birthstone is only part of the picture. The June birth flower is the Rose, and anyone born this month falls under Gemini or Cancer. For everything about the month in one place, see the June overview.

Frequently asked questions

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