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The origin of the birthstone goes back thousands of years to the time of Moses. It was at his command that the Breast Plate of the High Priest was made with the twelve colors, representing the twelve tribes of Israel, and a corresponding gemstone was attributed to each color. Over the centuries, the number twelve developed mystical proportions. There were twelve tribes of ancient Israel, twelve apostles, twelve foundation stones of the Holy City, twelve months of the year and twelve signs of the zodiac. As time passed, people wanted to own all twelve stones of the sacred Breast Plate and began wearing one gemstone set into a piece of jewelry each month and changing it as the months changed. Eventually, in a quest for individuality, people began wearing only his or her stone of birth all year, giving birth to the twelve birthstones. Each birthstone supposedly represents a magical power. Some were said to ward off evil, protect the wearer in battle, cure blindness, gout and palsy, and even immunize the wearer from drunkenness.........
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What is the gemstone for June?
Month: June Traditional Birthstones: Pearl, Alexandrite Modern Birthstones: Pearl, Moonstone, Alexandrite I would say Pearl and Alexandrite can only be classified as modern birthstones. Agate is the true traditional birthstones for June.
Who invented Monterey Jack cheese?
It was all Jack's idea..
When were kleenex invented?
Kleenex were invented in July 12 1924. They came up with the idea for kleenex to blow your nose in.
Who invented the basket?
The laundry basket was invented by Katherine Forbes. It was invented in 1987, although the idea for the device was thought up centuries before, and is now a household item.
Who invented Macintosh computers?
Steve Wozinak, invented the Apple, and Steve Jobs, the current CEO of Apple, Inc., had the idea of selling it
Where did the idea of the bithstone come from?
Tibet may have started birthstones over a thousand years ago. Traditional birthstones began in the 15th century; Today's birthstones were created in 1912 by the American Jewelers Association.
Are birthstones translucent?
Not all birthstones.
What do birthstones represent?
Birthstones represent the month on which you were born.
What are the two August birthstones?
The two August birthstones are peridot and sardonyx.
What is October's 2 birthstones?
Birthstones are based off of the month of birth, not the date of birth; therefore, the birthstones for the month of Octoberare tourmaline and opal.
What is the gemstone for June?
Month: June Traditional Birthstones: Pearl, Alexandrite Modern Birthstones: Pearl, Moonstone, Alexandrite I would say Pearl and Alexandrite can only be classified as modern birthstones. Agate is the true traditional birthstones for June.
Are birthstones changing?
Yes. There are many "generations" of birthstones so they must be changing somehow.
Why is there more than one a birthstone per month?
There are modern birthstones and traditional birthstones for a month.
What are the 2 birthstones for April?
The two birthstones of April is Diamond. Sorry, I do not think there is another stone for April.
Where did the birthstones tradition originate?
The First Twelve Birthstones Aaron, first high priest of the Hebrews, wore 12 gemstones (representing the 12 tribes of Israel) in his silver breastplate. This is when birthstones originated.
Are birthstones real?
of coarse!
Where do you find birthstones?
in pie
