What is a birthstone? Brief history
Birthstone was first introduced by Josephus, a 1st century historian, when he proposed a connection between the gemstones on Aaron’s breastplate and the twelve months/signs of zodiac of the year. Yet again, some others declare the breastplate’s gemstones signified all of the twelve tribes of Israel . 8th as well as 9th Century religious treaties were published associating specific gemstones with apostles. And whilst more innovative accounts, along with folklore,usually do not specify the breastplate or non secular connections, they do suggest wearing your birthstones – or the gemstone associated with a particular month – will increases and will emphasize the gemstones’ healing attributes . All through history recognized birthstones rotated with style and availability of the particular gemstone, quite often defining which precious gems would likely reign.
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January Birthstone
By her who in this month (January) is born
No gem save garnets should be worn;
They will ensure her constancy,
True friendship, and fidelity.
February
The February-born shall find
Sincerity and peace of mind,
Freedom from passion and from care,
If they an amethyst will wear.
March
Who in this world of ours their eyes
In March first open shall be wise,
In days of peril firm and brave,
And wear a blood-stone to their grave.
April
She who from April dates her years,
Diamonds shall wear, ‘lest bitter tears
For vain repentance flow; this stone,
Emblem of innocence, is known.
May
Who first beholds the light of day
In spring’s sweet flowery month of May
And wears an emerald all her life
Shall be a loved and happy wife.
June
Who comes with summer to this earth,
And owes to June her hour of birth,
With ring of agate on her hand
Can health, wealth, and long life command.
July
The glowing ruby shall adorn,
Those who in July are born;
Then they’ll be exempt and free
From love’s doubts and anxiety.
August
Wear a sardonyx or for thee,
No conjugal felicity;
The August-born without this stone,
`Tis said, must live unloved and lone.
September
A maiden born when September leaves
Are rustling in September’s breeze,
A sapphire on her brow should bind
`Twill cure diseases of the mind.
October
October’s child is born for woe,
And life’s vicissitudes must know,
But lay an opal on her breast,
And hope will lull those woes to rest.
November
Who first comes to this world below
With drear November’s fog and snow,
Should prize the topaz’s amber hue,
Emblem of friends and lovers true.
December
If cold December gave you birth,
The month of snow and ice and mirth,
Place on your hand a turquoise blue;
Success will bless whatever you do.