Pearls Are the June Birthstone

Pearls and Alexandrite are both June birthstones, but genuine Alexandrite is rare, and usually expensive. So most Junies wear pearls to represent their birth dates. There's no shortage of pearls. You'll find them in so many colors and shapes that you might have a hard time choosing just one piece of jewelry. Try wearing an assortment of pearls in different sizes and colors, or mix them with other jewelry like Sandra Bullock did for the premiere of The Proposal.

Most pearls are very affordable -- if you love them you can build a collection without too much strain on your budget. Use these resources to learn more about the types of pearls you'll encounter when you shop.

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