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About Birthstones

Birthstones, also known as natal stones, are precious gems or minerals that are associated with a specific birth month and are used in jewelry to commemorate a person’s birthdate. The tradition of assigning specific birthstones to each month of the year dates back to ancient civilizations and has been adopted and modified by different cultures over time.

The most widely recognized list of birthstones comes from the American National Association of Jewelers, which includes the following gems:

  1. Garnet (January) – a dark red gemstone that is said to symbolize … Continue Reading