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The History of Birthstones

Are you looking to find out which birthstone corresponds to each month of the year? The Heloise & Abelard Guide tells you more about each birthstone!

L'histoire des pierres de naissance

The History of Birthstones

Birthstones are gemstones used in jewelry, each associated with a specific month of the year. Similar to astrological signs, every month is linked to a particular stone.

 
Thus, just like the zodiac signs, each stone is said to have its own meaning and represent a character trait or have effects on the wearer.

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Jeanne

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Irina

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Olga

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First Links Between Stones and Astrological Signs in Religious Writings

References to these stones can be found in biblical history: the high priest Aaron – Moses' brother – is said to have worn a breastplate adorned with 12 stones representing the 12 tribes of Israel. In the 5th century, Saint Jerome connected these twelve stones to the twelve signs of the zodiac.

 

A Link Between Stones and Months from the 18th Century Onward

It was not until 1752, with the adoption of the Gregorian calendar in the United Kingdom and its colonies (including the future United States), that a stone was attributed to each month.

 
It wasn't until 1912 that the modern list of birthstones was defined by the National Association of Jewelers in the United States. The first change only occurred in 2002 with the inclusion of Tanzanite, discovered in 1967.

 

Overview of Birthstones by Month

We tell you more about each of these stones in the Héloïse & Abélard guide, but if you're looking for an initial calendar, don't hesitate, it's here:
January: Garnet
February: Amethyst
March: Aquamarine
April: Diamond
May: Emerald
June: Alexandrite or Pearl
July: Ruby
August: Peridot
September: Sapphire
October: Tourmaline
November: Citrine
December: Tanzanite

 

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