In short: The Aquarius birthstone is above all amethyst — the February birthstone — along with aquamarine, whose blue recalls the sign’s symbol. Tradition also assigns labradorite, garnet (the January birthstone), turquoise and amazonite to Aquarius. Aquarius (January 20 – February 18) is an air sign ruled by Uranus, so cool blues, purples and stones with a play of color, set in silver, suit it best.
Aquarius doesn’t like the obvious. It values freedom, original ideas and things with a story — jewelry included. Below you’ll find the zodiac stones of Aquarius — mostly natural stones — their traditional symbolism, and tips on choosing jewelry for people born under the sign, for everyday wear and as a gift.
Aquarius covers people born between January 20 and February 18 (some calendars give January 21 – February 19, as the boundaries between signs shift slightly from year to year). It is the eleventh sign of the zodiac and an air sign. Modern astrology assigns it Uranus, the planet of change and unexpected ideas, while traditional astrology gives it Saturn. The sign’s symbol is the water bearer pouring water from a jug — someone who shares their most precious gifts with others.
Traits most often attributed to Aquarius:
The character of this sign shows in jewelry too: Aquarius, with its strong need for freedom, chooses pieces that are light and out of the ordinary.
The zodiac stone most often named for Aquarius is amethyst. It is the February birthstone, and since antiquity its purple has been associated with clarity of mind, moderation and balance between head and heart — traits astrology considers especially important for Aquarius. Read more about which signs amethyst suits in our article on amethyst and the zodiac.
The second Aquarius stone is aquamarine. Its name comes from the Latin aqua marina, “seawater”, and its light blue color fits the sign’s symbol perfectly. In tradition, aquamarine is considered a stone of calm and honest conversation.
A purple variety of quartz, hard (7 on the Mohs scale) and well suited to everyday wear. Amethyst looks beautiful in silver — from delicate earrings to bold rings and signets. Keep in mind that it can fade if left in strong sunlight for a long time.
A blue variety of beryl with a hardness of 7.5–8. Clear, cool and elegant, it is often faceted. In tradition it symbolizes calm and the courage to express yourself.
Labradorite is a mineral from the feldspar group that flashes blue, green and golden reflections when light hits it at the right angle — an effect called labradorescence. It is considered a stone of intuition and creativity, and its changeable character suits unpredictable Aquarius perfectly. Read more in our article labradorite: the magic of color.
Deep red garnet is the stone for Aquarians born in January. It symbolizes loyalty and strength, and in a silver setting it looks refined and timeless.
For centuries, blue-green turquoise has been regarded as a talisman of friendship — and friendship is something Aquarius values especially highly. Turquoise is porous and relatively soft, so keep it away from water and cosmetics. In jewelry, including ours, you’ll often find reconstructed turquoise — we always state the type of stone in the product description. For inspiration, see our article on how celebrities wear turquoise.
A green-blue variety of feldspar, traditionally associated with harmony and inner balance. Its color resembles seawater, which is why it suits the sign’s symbol so well. Read more in our article on amazonite in silver jewelry.
Lists of Aquarius zodiac stones also include fluorite, chrysocolla, apatite, sodalite, lapis lazuli, opal, sapphire, hematite, onyx, agate, citrine, smoky quartz and blue quartz, and some sources add jasper, aventurine, moonstone and sunstone. Fluorite has striking bands of purple, green and blue, but it is soft, so it works better in a pendant than in a ring. What they have in common is cool colors or an unusual pattern — ideal for a sign that likes to stand out. We’ve gathered selected Aquarius stones and minerals in the table below. We cover blue apatite in our article on apatite in jewelry.
| Stone | Color | Meaning in tradition | How to wear |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amethyst | purple | clarity of mind, moderation | ring, earrings, pendant |
| Aquamarine | light blue | calm, honesty | earrings, necklace |
| Labradorite | gray with blue flashes | intuition, creativity | pendant, bracelet |
| Garnet | dark red | loyalty, strength | ring, earrings |
| Turquoise | blue-green | friendship, a good path | ring, pendant |
| Amazonite | green-blue | harmony, balance | earrings, bracelet |
Aquarius spans two months, so the birthstone depends on the date:
You can combine your birthstone with the stone of your zodiac sign. You’ll find the full list of stones by month in our guide to birthstones by month. Traditional stone assignments for Aquarius are also described in this guide to Aquarius stones.
Symbolism in tradition
Aquarius Stones — Cheat Sheet
Meanings come from tradition, not from proven effects.
When choosing jewelry for Aquarius, go for pieces that are original but comfortable. Aquarius feels good in jewelry with an unusual shape or a stone with a play of color — as long as it doesn’t get in the way of movement.
A labradorite or amethyst bracelet keeps a symbolic stone close at hand. A design with stones set in silver and a sturdy clasp works better than a bracelet on a cord, which wears through quickly.
A labradorite necklace shimmers with every movement, so it catches the eye without excessive sparkle. With a sweater, choose a longer necklace; with a shirt, a shorter chain with a small pendant.
An amethyst ring is a classic Aquarius can wear every day. Turquoise or amazonite earrings add freshness to the face and go well with the cool colors of a winter wardrobe.
Aquarius birthdays fall in winter — some just before Valentine’s Day — so jewelry with a zodiac stone can be a gift for two occasions. Gift ideas for Aquarius:
If you’re not sure how to match jewelry to the recipient’s taste, see our guide on how to choose jewelry as a gift without knowing her taste.
Amethyst, aquamarine and garnet are hard and fairly durable, but amethyst can fade in strong sunlight. Turquoise is porous, and fluorite and chrysocolla are soft. A few rules:
In our family workshop in Rumia, Poland, we have been making 925 sterling silver jewelry with natural, reconstructed and synthetic stones since 1984 — cast and then hand-finished — and the type of stone is always stated in the product description. Jewelry for Aquarius is easiest to put together from cool-toned stones; we especially recommend pieces with amethyst, labradorite and turquoise. We cover stones for the neighboring signs in our articles on Capricorn stones and jewelry for Taurus, Scorpio and Pisces.
Amethyst — the February birthstone — and aquamarine are named most often. Tradition also assigns labradorite, garnet, turquoise and amazonite to Aquarius.
Amethyst is considered the Aquarius lucky stone. Many people born under the sign also choose labradorite, whose play of color suits their original character.
Aquarians born in January are matched with garnet, the January birthstone; those born in February, with amethyst.
Yes. Amethyst is the February birthstone and the stone most often named for this sign. It is also hard, so it works well in everyday jewelry.
An amethyst ring or earrings, a labradorite pendant or a bracelet with cool-toned stones — ideally in a silver setting.
Aquarius is associated with blue, turquoise and purple, as well as stones with a play of color such as labradorite. Paired with silver, they look modern and distinctive.
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