Perhaps this explains the lure of birthstones; how powerful it is to have our month of birth represented by a beautiful natural gemstone. We can own and display our special stone and feel embraced by its beauty. We hope you enjoy these facts, legends, and history behind each birthstone.
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The amethyst has over an 8,000 year history of usage in China. ... Birthstone History and Lore;; | Garnet | Amethyst | Aquamarine | Diamond | Emerald | Alexandrite | ; | Ruby | Peridot | Sapphire | Opal | Topaz | Blue Zircon |
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The twelve different months of the year each bear a corresponding affiliate gemstone known as a birthstone. These birthstones are said to possess mystical qualities and bring good fortune to the bearer. ... Many fine examples of superior quality sapphires exist throughout history including the Logan Sapphire Brooch.
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Celebrations, CelebrationsCA.com - Birthstone Info. Celebrations for your on-line shopping of Antiques and Fine Gifts. Established since 1988, carrying antiques, prints, mens gifts, jewelry, garden, home decor, collectibles, childrens, original artist works, lighting, and items fitting every gift need. ... ; Birthstone calendar...
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; Just about everyone knows what his or her birthstone is. Why is that? I think that it is because people still enjoy ... Others think that the birthstones are tied to the wisdom of ancient Atlantis, where history and myth tell us an advanced race of humans was able to do many things, including flight and astrology.
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The colors of birthstones and the meaning of the colors. ... Birthstone Chart ... Ayurvedic Birthstone - May; Hebrew Birthstone - May; Roman Birthstone - May; Arabic Birthstone - June; Mystical Birthstone - September; Sun Sign (Star Sign) - Aquarius; Zodiac Birthstone - Gemini; Talismanic Birthstone - Libra;
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Everything you ever wanted to know about Gemstones and Birthstones Trivia , including trivia, facts and celebrity birthdays ... Pop Culture Madness Pop Culture Madness Pop Culture Madness Pop Culture Madness Pop Culture Madness Pop Culture Madness Pop Culture Madness Pop Culture Madness ... TODAY SHOW AD...
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Throughout the East the belief in mysterious powers resident in jewels has been always universal. Form and system were all that it required under the magianism of Persia and of ... No people were more credulous in this respect than the Jews and the nations bordering upon them. ... "The magii of the East," observes Warton,
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According to the Gemological Institute of America (ref. G.I.A. Colored Stones Course, Assignment #41, "Birthstones"), the origin of the Western system of birthstones can be traced to the Breastplate of the High Priest. ... Birthstone Index...
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