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What is a Lucky Stone or Birthstone?
The Britannica Encyclopedia defines a birthstone as "gemstone
associated with the date of one's birth, the wearing of which
is commonly thought to bring good luck or health. Supernatural
powers have long been attributed by astrologers to certain gemstones."
Birthstones may be either precious gemstones or semi-precious
ones.
History of Birthstones
From folklore tales, Biblical texts, and the annals of history,
these gems have had a special place in both the hearts and minds
of humanity. Birthstones have been linked to our dates of birth
for centuries. Different traditions and cultures have associated
different gemstones with each month. Historians believe that the
first written record of gemstones being used to symbolize something
significant came from the Old Testament Book of Exodus. The breastplate
of the High Priest, Aaron, had twelve gems, one for each of the
tribes of Israel. As time passed, gemstones became associated
first with the Zodiac and then with the months of the year. The
custom of wearing birthstones seems to have originated in Poland
during the late Middle Ages or Early Renaissance.
The Ayurvedic Birthstone list is from Ayurvedic Indian Medicine
- a type of medicine used for over a thousand years. If you want
a healing gemstone, you may want to refer this list.
The Mystical Birthstone list was obtained from a Tibetian book
said to be over a thousand years old. It is said that these gemstones
are to help one overcome the obstacles of their birth month.
The Traditional Birthstone list is a compilation of birthstones
used in different societies dating back to the 15th century. It
contains older birthstones and is sometimes combined with the
modern birthstone list.
On August 12, 1912, in an effort to standardize the different
sets of birthstones, the American National Association of Jewelers,
Jewelers of America, officially adopted the Modern Birthstone
list. It is currently the most widely used list in the United
States and many other locations, including Australia and Thailand.
However the list was prepared keeping in mind what was most commercially
viable, according to most reports, and not necessarily what was
traditionally deemed the proper birthstone for that particular
month. The modern day list is only the most recent list: the older
lists still exist.
List of Birthstones
| Month |
Modern Birthstones |
Traditional Birthstones |
Mystical Birthstones |
Ayurvedic Birthstones |
| January |
Garnet |
Garnet |
Emerald |
Garnet |
| February |
Amethyst |
Amethyst |
Bloodstone |
Amethyst |
| March |
Aquamarine |
Bloodstone, Jasper |
Jade |
Bloodstone |
| April |
Diamond |
Diamond, Sapphire |
Opal |
Diamond |
| May |
Emerald |
Emerald, Agate |
Sapphire |
Agate |
| June |
Pearl, Moonstone |
Alexandrite, Emerald |
Moonstone |
Pearl |
| July |
Ruby |
Ruby, Onyx |
Ruby |
Ruby |
| August |
Peridot |
Sardonyx, Carnelian |
Diamond |
Sapphire |
| September |
Sapphire |
Sapphire, Peridot |
Agate |
Moonstone |
| October |
Opal, Tourmaline |
Tourmaline, Pearl |
Jasper |
Opal |
| November |
Yellow Topaz, Citrine |
Citrine, Topaz |
Pearl |
Topaz |
| December |
Blue Topaz, Turquoise |
Zircon, Ruby |
Onyx |
Ruby |
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