June has three birthstones: pearl, alexandrite, and moonstone
- Pearl is the traditional and most recognized birthstone for June. Pearls are unique as they are the only gemstones created by living organisms-mollusks produce them by layering calcium carbonate around irritants inside their shells. Pearls symbolize purity, wisdom, and loyalty, and come in various colors, including white, cream, pale yellow, black, and silver
- Alexandrite is a rare and color-changing gemstone discovered in Russia in 1834. It is valued for its unique ability to shift colors under different lighting and is considered a modern birthstone for June. Alexandrite is rarer than diamonds and is often associated with good fortune and balance
- Moonstone is known for its milky, opalescent shimmer that seems to change with the phases of the moon. Named by the Roman natural historian Pliny, moonstone is admired for its dreamy, ethereal appearance and is also an official birthstone for June
This trio of birthstones gives June-born individuals a range of choices in terms of color, symbolism, and price points
