This tradition of the birthstone goes back to the Book of Exodus,
in which the first high priest of the Israelites wore a breastplate with
twelve stones, believed to have magical powers, representing the twelve
tribes of Israel. It became a tradition for Christians to wear all twelve
stones, recalling the breastplate. As time went on, people started
rotating through their collection and wearing one stone on its own, based
on which one was believed to have heightened powers at that time. This
eventually evolved to associating particular gemstones with birth months.
Birthstones are a fun, popular and colorful introduction to the world of
gemstones. They appeal to audiences around the world regardless of gender,
age, nationality or religion. Birthstones carry secrets, attributes and
lore that are unique to each gemstone. There are countless myths and
legends around the many different powers and attributes that birthstones
have. Whether or not you believe these legends, it’s hard to disagree that
learning about birthstones can be an educational and entertaining
experience.
Discover what makes your birthstone a powerful statement of your finest
qualities by clicking on the month you were born in below ⇣