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Birthstone Charts Birthstones are thought to have first became popular in the country of Poland during the 15th or 16th century. It is thought that originally, because the powers of a birthstone are heightened during it's corresponding month, that they were originally worn by everyone each month. Month Modern Birthstones Traditional Birthstones January Garnet Garnet February Amethyst Amethyst March Aquamarine Bloodstone, Jasper April Diamond Diamond, Sapphire May Emerald Emerald, Agate June Pearl, Moonstone Alexandrite, Emerald July Ruby Ruby, Onyx August Peridot Sardonyx, Carnelian September Sapphire Sapphire, Peridot October Opal, Tourmaline Tourmaline, Aquamarine November Topaz, Citrine Citrine, Topaz December Turquoise, Blue Topaz Zircon, Ruby The Modern Birthstone list is the official list of birthstones in the US. Originally adopted in 1912 by the American National Association of Jewelers, it is the accepted list of the Jewelers of America. The Traditional Birthstone list is a compilation of birthstones used in different societies dating back to the 15th century. The second stone listed is the traditional ancient Hebrew birthstone. If only one stone is listed, the Hebrew birthstone corresponds to the other traditional stones. Month Mystical Birthstones Ayurvedic Birthstones Birthstones by Zodiac January Emerald Garnet Capricorn Ruby February Bloodstone Amethyst Aquarius Garnet March Jade Bloodstone Pisces Amethyst April Opal Diamond Aries Bloodstone May Sapphire Agate Taurus Sapphire June Moonstone Pearl Gemini Agate July Ruby Ruby Cancer Emerald August Diamond Sappire Leo Onyx September Agate Moonstone Virgo Carnelian October Jasper Opal Libra Peridot November Pearl Topaz Scorpio Beryl December Onyx Ruby Sagittarius Topaz The Mystical and Ayurvedic Birthstone lists both have roots dating back over a thousand years. The Mystical list is of Tibetan origin and the Ayurvedic list is taken from Ayurvedic Indian Medicine. The Zodiac Birthstone list corresponds to one's Sun Sign based on the Zodiac charts. SOURCES If you are interested in more information about the history of birthstones and powers associated with gemstones, check out The Curious Lore of Precious Stones by George Frederick Kunz.

 

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