Birthstones

Birthstone Jewelry in Grand Cayman

A stone for every month, set in 14-carat and 18-carat gold and made on island.

Twelve Months

The Gift That Is Actually Personal

Birthstone pieces are the commissions our workshop takes most, because they are the rare gift that is genuinely specific to one person. A pendant with a single well-cut stone in the right month reads as considered in a way a generic piece does not.

The traditional list runs garnet for January, amethyst for February, aquamarine for March, diamond for April, emerald for May, pearl for June, ruby for July, peridot for August, sapphire for September, opal for October, citrine for November and topaz or tanzanite for December.

Several of those stones are softer than others, which changes what should be made. October's opal and June's pearl belong in pendants and earrings rather than an everyday ring, while April's diamond and September's sapphire will take anything. We will steer the design to suit the stone.

The Collection

Birthstone Jewelry at IDC Cayman

A selection shown live from our George Town boutique. View any piece in detail, or enquire with our team.

By Month

Stone by Month

January to March

Garnet, amethyst and aquamarine. All three are hard enough for everyday rings.

April to June

Diamond, emerald and pearl. Emerald and pearl want protective settings or pendants.

July to September

Ruby, peridot and sapphire. Ruby and sapphire are the toughest stones on the list.

October to December

Opal, citrine and topaz or tanzanite. Opal and tanzanite are best in pendants and earrings.

The IDC Promise

Why Choose IDC Cayman

GIA-Certified

Independently graded by the Gemological Institute of America, certainty with every stone.

Entirely Tax-Free

No duty, no sales tax. Exceptional value on every purchase in the Cayman Islands.

Bespoke Service

Prefer something unique? Our atelier designs and crafts one-of-a-kind pieces by hand.

Lifetime Care

Cleaning, inspection and resizing, we care for your jewelry for life.

Questions

Good to Know

What is the birthstone for April?

Diamond. It is also the hardest stone on the list at 10 on the Mohs scale, so an April birthstone piece can be made as an everyday ring without any of the wear concerns that apply to softer months.

Can you make a custom birthstone piece while I am on island?

Often yes. Simple settings such as a pendant or a solitaire ring can usually be made in our George Town workshop within a few days. More involved designs take longer, so come in early in your visit and we will tell you honestly what is possible.

Which birthstones are not suitable for everyday rings?

October's opal, June's pearl and December's tanzanite are all softer and better suited to pendants and earrings, or to rings worn occasionally in a protective setting. Diamond, sapphire, ruby and the quartz stones take daily wear comfortably.

Visit Us

Made for One Person

Tell us the month and what you have in mind. Most birthstone pendants and rings are finished while visitors are still on island.

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Birthstone Jewelry in Grand Cayman

The Gift That Is Actually Personal

Birthstone Jewelry at IDC Cayman

Pink Sapphire Ring

Blue Topaz Halo Cocktail Ring

Emerald Flower Earrings

Emerald Oval Vintage Pendant

Emerald Vintage Pendant

Emerald Pear Flower Pendant

Emerald Swirl Ring

Emerald Vintage Ring

Emerald Radiant Three-stone Ring

Ruby Flower Earrings

Ruby Teardrop Earrings

Ruby Vintage Earrings