If you’re thinking about making a custom jewelry piece, it might be a question of how to pick the perfect gem for you. When you look, it’s essential to think about a few factors that may help you figure out what you want or need out of the piece you have commissioned.

September, like many months, has a much wider array of birthstones than one might imagine. However, September is alone in having six different birthstones! These include peridot, zircon, agate, moonstone, sardonyx, and perhaps the most popular, sapphire.

Did you know that August has three different birthstones? While it is common for many months to have two different birthstones (due to there being a “modern” birthstone and a “traditional” birthstone), August has a second modern birthstone. Its modern birthstones are peridot and Spinel, while the traditional birthstone is Sardonyx.