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Birthday Gemstones History and Origins
The origin of birthday gemstones goes back thousands of years to the time of Moses.
It was at his command that the Breast Plate of the High Priest was made with the twelve colors, representing the twelve tribes of Israel, and a corresponding gemstone was attributed to each color.
Over the centuries, the number twelve developed mystical proportions. Birthstones have been used since at least the first century as a way to give good luck on ones birthday.
A Birthstone List Compiled Just For You
| Month | Birth-Stones | Meaning | | January | Garnet | Signifies eternal friendship and trust and is the perfect gift for a friend | | February | Amethyst | Believed to keep the wearer clear-headed and quick-witted | | March | Aquamarine | Said to cool the temper, allowing the wearer to remain calm and levelheaded | | April | Diamond | These stones are linked to love, eternity and strength | | May | Emerald | A symbol of rebirth, is believed to grant the owner foresight, good fortune, and youth | | June | Pearl | Linked with chastity and modesty, making it something of an angelic, pure birthstone | | July | Ruby | A stone traditionally linked with protection and harmony | | August | Peridot | Linked with protection against evil and night terrors, as well enhancing the properties of healing drugs | | September | Saphire | Linked with faith and purity, as well as foresight. | | October | Opal | Linked to purity, hope, innocence and friendship | | November | Topaz | Linked with sanity, healing, and life, as well as being connected to strength | | December | Turquoise | This precious stone was once linked to happiness, fortune and luck, making it a very popular gem in centuries gone by |
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