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Traditionally, a birthstone is associated with each month of the year The origin of birthstones is believed to date back to the breastplate of Aaron which contained twelve gemstones representing the twelve tribes of Israel. The birthstones are classified by Month:
- January: Garnet
· February: Amethyst
· March: Aquamarine
· April: Diamond
· May: Emerald
· June: Pearl, Alexandrite
· July: Ruby
· August: Peridot
· September: Sapphire
· October: Tourmaline, Opal
· November: Topaz, Citrine
· December: Tanzanita, Zircon, Turquoise
There are many legends that said that birthstones have healing powers.
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Are birthstones translucent?
Not all birthstones.
What are the birthstones with minerals?
All birthstones are minerals.
What do birthstones represent?
Birthstones represent the month on which you were born.
What are the December birthstones?
The birthstones for December are turquoise and blue topaz.
What are the names of the birthstones?
there are traditional, modern, mystical, and ayverdick birthstones.
Where is a list of the types of birthstones?
See the Related Links below for lists on Birthstones from different origins.
What is Ian Somerhalder's birthstone?
Since Ian Somerhalder was born in December, there are fifteen different birthstones for the month of December.Those birthstones are:TurquoiseTanzaniteLapisRubyGarnetSapphireChrysopraseBerylAmethystAgateOnyxZirconBlue TopazSee the related links below for more information and pictures of December birthstones.
Are birthstones translucent?
Not all birthstones.
What are the birthstones with minerals?
All birthstones are minerals.
What do birthstones represent?
Birthstones represent the month on which you were born.
What are the December birthstones?
The birthstones for December are turquoise and blue topaz.
What are the names of the birthstones?
there are traditional, modern, mystical, and ayverdick birthstones.
Where can you find information on birthstones?
There are a few websites that carry information on birthstones chart. 'Your Birthstones' offer information about birthstones for each month of the year and what they represent. One can also find information on " the jewel dog".
Does october have 2 different colors for birthstones?
There are two birthstones for October. They are Rose Quartz and Opal. You can find Rose Quartz in most retail stores, but many of them don't have opals.
What are the two August birthstones?
The two August birthstones are peridot and sardonyx.
Who created birthstones?
birthstones were created of a tiny mineral called ACMOL
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.
