Gemini

Gemini runs from May 21 to June 20 — a mutable air sign ruled by Mercury. The stones traditionally assigned to it are bright, varied and easy to swap, which suits a sign that changes its mind faster than most.

The Gemini Stone Set

Gemini is mutable air ruled by Mercury, and traditional pairing favours stones that look different from every angle. The most consistently assigned:

• Citrine — Mohs 7 yellow quartz, the November birthstone and the stone most often called the "merchant's stone" for its association with clear, confident communication.
• Tiger's eye — Mohs 7 quartz with chatoyant banding; a stone that literally changes appearance as it moves.
• Agate — banded chalcedony, Mohs 6.5–7, traditionally the stone of balance and of steadying a busy mind.
• Clear quartz — Mohs 7, the neutral amplifier.

Why Citrine Fits

Citrine's symbolic reputation is specifically about expression and exchange — the merchant's stone, the stone of saying things clearly. Gemini's traditional association with communication makes this the most common pairing in modern crystal writing. The practical bonus is that citrine is a true quartz at Mohs 7, so it survives everyday wear without special handling.

Choosing for a Gemini

• Bracelet — tiger's eye is the most visually interesting choice, because the chatoyant band shifts with every wrist movement.
• Necklace — citrine strands read warm and bright without being loud.
• Earrings — the form most Gemini customers choose; small citrine drops catch light constantly.
• Stacked mix — Gemini is the sign most likely to want to layer. A citrine bracelet plus a clear quartz bracelet is a common combination.

Dates

Gemini covers May 21 to June 20 in the tropical zodiac. May 20 and June 21 birthdays sit on a cusp and need a birth chart to settle. Note that the Gemini period overlaps two birthstones: emerald (May) and pearl or moonstone (June) — none of which are the same as the sign stones, which is a common point of confusion.

Gifting Notes

If you do not know the recipient's taste, choose tiger's eye — it is the piece most people react to immediately. Citrine is the safer, more classic option.