June Birthstone Guide: Meaning, Stones & How To Choose The Right Piece
If you’re born in June, you have one of the most interesting birthstone line-ups of any month. Unlike most months that have one or two birthstones, June has three!
This guide covers everything you need to know, from what is the real birthstone for June, through to how to choose the best type of June birthstone for a necklace, where to shop in Australia, and how to care for your jewellery.
The tradition of birthstones by month dates back thousands of years and is often linked to:
Modern birthstone lists were standardised in the early 20th centry, but their symbolism has evolved into something more personal. Now wearing your birthstone is seen as a way to mark identity and meaning.
If you’re exploring birthstones by month, here’s the list:
Birthstones are traditionally believed to bring the wearer good luck, protection and personal significance.
The traditional and most widely recognised birthstone for June is the Pearl. Unlike other gemstones, pearls are:
This makes the pearl birthstone completely unique in the world of jewellery.
Today, June officially has three birthstones:
Pearl Birthstone Meaning
Pearls are associated with emotional balance, inner wisdom and new beginnings. Because they are formed slowly and carefully over time, pearls symbolise growth and transformation.
Alexandrite Birthstone Meaning
Known for shifting colour in different light, alexandrite represents adaptability, creativity and good fortune. It’s also a rare gemstone, making it valuable.
Moonstone Birthstone Meaning
Moonstone is linked to inner clarity, intuition, feminine energy and protection. Its soft glow gives it a more ethereal appeal.
Saltwater pearl’s are some of the most rare gemstones in the world, taking years to cultivate and only a small fraction of those harvested being gem-quality.
When selecting jewellery featuring the june birthstone, consider:
Occasion
Style
Meaning
When searching for june birthstone jewellery, we recommend looking for brands that offer Australian-grown Saltwater pearls that have backed transparency and certificates of authenticity, as well as high-quality craftsmanship in the jewellery settings. Australian Saltwater pearls are particularly valued for larger pearl sizes, strong lustre, ethical farming practices and incredible quality.
If you’re considering something personal to represent your loved one’s month of birth when popping the question, jewellers now offer custom pearl engagement rings with bespoke setings combining diamonds and pearls. At Pearls of Australia, we’ve assisted customers looking for a pearl engagement ring with our just for me experience and our made to order rings. Customers just select their design, the pearl they’d love featured, the metal colour, carat and finally the ring size. This makes your engagement extra personal, and we love being part of these processes.
Pearls require some care to keep their beautiful shine. Our care instructions for pearl jewellery includes:
- Avoid exposure to hairspray, perfumes and chemicals
- Wipe with a soft cloth after wearing
- Store separately from other jewellery to prevent scratching
- Wear often
- Unlike harder gemstones, pearls are a little softer, so extra care is key.
While June offers multiple gemstones, the pearl birthstone continues to stand apart. It’s not just about the tradition of pearls for June, it’s about their organic origin, their timelessness and deep emotional meaning.
Every pearl carries a story shaped over time, by nature and culture.
Explore our collections and discover our Saltwater pearl jewellery.
Prefer to talk to one of our Jewellery and Pearl experts before purchasing one of our pearl pieces? They would love to help you in any way, please contact them either by sending an email to hello@pearlsofaustralia.com.au or call (08) 6478 6886.
The traditional June birthstone is the pearl, known for its natural formation and timeless appeal.
June has three birthstones: Pearl, Alexandrite and Moonstone.
The traditional birthstone for June is the pearl, valued for its symbolism and organic origin.
Birthstones are believed to represent personal qualities, luck and protection. Each gemstone carries its own symbolism and significance.
Pearls are the most popular choice due to their versatility and ability to complement both everyday and formal styles.
Look for Australian jewellers specialising in high-quality Saltwater pearls and ethically sourced gemstones for pearl rings, particularly those offering transparency around their sourcing.
Many fine jewellers offer bespoke services, allowing you to create custom engagement rings using pearls other other meaningful gemstones.
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