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ABOUT ANTIQUE JEWELRY

Birthstones

The idea of gemstones being associated with certain months originated centuries ago and in many different cultures. It was believed that particular stones had talismanic properties that are heightened when worn at the right time of year.

The traditional birthstone list reflects ideas that date back centuries but have no documented origin, and as a result it differs from source to source. The modern birthstone list is the official list adopted by the American National Association of Jewelers in 1912.

BIRTH MONTH January TRADITIONAL STONE Garnet, Rose Quartz MODERN STONE Garnet	BIRTH MONTH July TRADITIONAL STONE Carnelian MODERN STONE Ruby
BIRTH MONTH February TRADITIONAL STONE Amethyst, Onyx MODERN STONE Amethyst	BIRTH MONTH August TRADITIONAL STONE Sardonyx MODERN STONE Peridot
BIRTH MONTH March TRADITIONAL STONE Bloodstone, Jade MODERN STONE Aquamarine	BIRTH MONTH September TRADITIONAL STONE Sapphire, Lapis Lazuli MODERN STONE Sapphire
BIRTH MONTH April TRADITIONAL STONE Diamond, Rock Crystal MODERN STONE Diamond	BIRTH MONTH October TRADITIONAL STONE Tourmaline MODERN STONE Opal
BIRTH MONTH May TRADITIONAL STONE Emerald, Chrysoprase MODERN STONE Emerald	BIRTH MONTH November TRADITIONAL STONE Citrine MODERN STONE Topaz
BIRTH MONTH June TRADITIONAL STONE Alexandrite, Moonstone MODERN STONE Pearl	BIRTH MONTH December TRADITIONAL STONE Turquoise MODERN STONE Zircon

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