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Where did the idea of Birthstones come from?
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Two major/most popular theories emerge:
1) Birthstones originally may have been worn each month by everyone, since the powers of the gemstone were heightened during its month.
2) Historians think that the first written record comes from the book of Exodus in the Old Testament. Here, the breastplate of the Hebrews' high priest is described as having twelve specific gems, one for each of Israel's twelve tribes.
Astology
| AQUARIUS | Jan 22 - Feb 18 |
| Symbol | Water Bearer |
| Planet | Uranus |
| Planetary Stone | Turquoise |
| Element | Air |
| Number | 11 |
| Astrological Stone | Garnet |
| PISCES | Feb 19 - Mar 20 |
| Symbol | Two Fish |
| Planet | Neptune |
| Planetary Stone | Aquamarine |
| Element | Water |
| Number | 12 |
| Astrological Stone | Amethyst |
| ARIES | Mar 21 - Apr 19 |
| Symbol | Ram |
| Planet | Mars |
| Planetary Stone | Jasper |
| Element | Fire |
| Number | 1 |
| Astrological Stone | Bloodstone |
| TAURUS | Apr 20 - May 20 |
| Symbol | Bull |
| Planet | Venus |
| Planetary Stone | Emerald, Aventurine |
| Element | Earth |
| Number | 2 |
| Astrological Stone | Sapphire |
| GEMINI | May 21 - June 21 |
| Symbol | Twins |
| Planet | Mercury |
| Planetary Stone | Tiger Eye |
| Element | Air |
| Number | 3 |
| Astrological Stones | Agate |
| CANCER | June 22 - July 22 |
| Symbol | Crab |
| Planet | Moon |
| Planetary Stone | Moonstone |
| Element | Water |
| Number | 4 |
| Astrological Stones | Emerald |
| LEO | July 23 - Aug 22 |
| Symbol | Lion |
| Planet | Sun |
| Planetary Stone | Rock Crystal |
| Element | Fire |
| Number | 5 |
| Astrological Stones | Onyx |
| VIRGO | Aug 23 - Sept 22 |
| Symbol | Virgin |
| Planet | Mercury |
| Planetary Stone | Citrine |
| Element | Earth |
| Number | 6 |
| Astrological Stones | Carnelian |
| LIBRA | Sept 23 - Oct 22 |
| Symbol | Scales |
| Planet | Venus |
| Planetary Stone | Sapphire |
| Element | Air |
| Number | 7 |
| Astrological Stones | Peridot |
| SCORPIO | Oct 22 - Nov 21 |
| Symbol | Scorpion |
| Planet | Pluto |
| Planetary Stone | Garnet, Ruby |
| Element | Water |
| Number | 8 |
| Astrological Stones | Beryl |
| SAGITTARIUS | Nov 22 - Dec 21 |
| Symbol | Archer |
| Planet | Jupiter |
| Planetary Stone | Topaz |
| Element | Fire |
| Number | 9 |
| Astrological Stones | Topaz |
| CAPRICORN | Dec 22 - Jan 19 |
| Symbol | Mountain Goat |
| Planet | Saturn |
| Planetary Stone | Lapis Lazuli |
| Element | Earth |
| Number | 10 |
| Astrological Stones | Ruby |
Birthstones
There are as many comprehensive birthstone lists out there than there are crystals! Some list a stone for each day, or one for each month, some have many tables of birthstones (Hindu, Tibetan, Ayruvedic, Healing, etc.) Pick which one resonates with you and your beliefs.
| Month | Traditional | Modern |
| January | Garnet | Garnet |
| February | Amethyst | Amethyst |
| March | Aquamarine | Bloodstone |
| April | Diamond | Diamond |
| May | Emerald | Emerald |
| June | Alexandrite | Moonstone |
| July | Ruby | Ruby |
| August | Sardonyx | Peridot |
| September | Sapphire | Sapphire |
| October | Tourmaline | Tourmaline, Opal |
| November | Citrine | Yellow Topaz, Citrine |
| December | Zircon, Turquoise | Blue Topaz, Turquoise |
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