What's My Birthstone? |
One way to make a birthday gift really special is to choose a piece of silver jewellery featuring her - or his - Birthstone. (We now offer a range of gemstone cufflinks which are an ideal gift for the men in your life).
Most gem scholars agree that the tradition of birthstones arose from the Breastplate of Aaron: a ceremonial religious garment set with twelve gemstones that represented the twelve tribes of Israel and also corresponded with the twelve signs of the zodiac and the twelve months of the year.
We have been wearing our birthstone ever since.
Many different lists exist but below is the one most widely known and used. |
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January is Garnet |
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February is Amethyst |
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March is Aquamarine |
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April is Diamond or Rock Crystal |
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May is Emerald |
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June is Moonstone or Pearl |
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July is Ruby, Carnelian or Onyx |
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August is Peridot |
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September is Lapis Lazuli or Sapphire |
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October is Tourmaline or Opal |
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November is Topaz or Citrine |
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December is Turquoise |
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