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Birthstones, usually in the form of a ring or pendant, are gemstones associated with different qualities that represent the month of birth in the Gregorian calendar.
Birthstone Meanings
Each birthstone is associated with the month of birth and has a unique meaning and significance. Birthstones are also associated with astrological signs.
Birthstones are gemstones that are associated with a specific month and show beautiful meaning and history behind their mysterious appearance. These gemstones can be placed in jewelry to give it a stunning appearance. This semi-precious stone is traditionally associated with a specific month or zodiac sign and is believed to bring good luck.
Traditional Birthstones and Modern Birthstones
How these birthstones and gemstones are associated with different months is not entirely clear, but as with all traditions, they evolve over time. Some believe that birthstones come from Biblical times, when priests' breastplates were adorned with twelve different colored gemstones. In the first century A.D., the Jewish historian Josephus supposedly believed that there was a connection between birthstones and meaning, and that the twelve stones on Aaron's breastplate were associated with the twelve tribes of Israel, the twelve months of the year, and the twelve signs of the zodiac.
As the tradition evolved, people wore stones from different months as a kind of talisman, believing that each stone had certain powers. Evenly, specific stones were associated with specific months.

In 1912, the National Association of Jewelers created a list of birthstones. Although controversial when created for economic purposes, the list is now accepted worldwide as the definitive list of birthstones, sometimes including more than one stone for several months.
There are certainly many legends and myths about the healing powers of birthstones and their therapeutic effects. According to these legends, wearing birthday stones and gemstones during the designated months enhances their healing abilities. In order to get the full effect, one would need to have all twelve and rotate them each month.