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Jewelry Knowledge
Birthstones
Due to their rarity and their qualities, gemstones have always enjoyed a special standing and many people believe these stones have mystical powers. Most gem scholars believe the tradition of birthstones originated from the Breastplate of Aaron; it can be found in Exodus 28, 15-30. This ceremonial religious garment set had twelve gemstones that represented the twelve tribes of Israel and also corresponded to the twelve months of the calendar year.
| Month |
Birthstone |
| January |
Garnet |
| February |
Amethyst |
| March |
Aquamarine |
| April |
Diamond |
| May |
Emerald |
| June |
Pearl |
| July |
Ruby |
| August |
Peridot |
| September |
Sapphire |
| October |
Opal |
| November |
Topaz |
| December |
Tanzanite |
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| Year |
Gift Suggestion |
| First |
Gold Jewelry |
| Second |
Garnet (all colors) |
| Third |
Pearls |
| Fourth |
Blue Topaz |
| Fifth |
Sapphire |
| Sixth |
Amethyst |
| Seventh |
Onyx |
| Eight |
Tourmaline (all colors) |
| Ninth |
Lapis Lazuli |
| Tenth |
Diamond Jewelry |
| Eleventh |
Turquoise |
| Twelfth |
Jade |
| Thirteen |
Citrine |
| Fourteenth |
Opal |
| Fifteenth |
Ruby |
| Sixteenth |
Peridot |
| Seventeenth |
Watches |
| Eighteenth |
Cat's Eye |
| Nineteenth |
Aquamarine |
| Twentieth |
Emerald |
| Twenty-first |
Iolite |
| Twenty-second |
Spinel (all colors) |
| Twenty-third |
Imperial Topaz |
| Twenty-fourth |
Tanzanite |
| Twenty-fifth |
Silver Jubilee |
| Thirtieth |
Pearl Jubilee |
| Thirty-fifth |
Emerald |
| Fortieth |
Ruby |
| Forty-fifth |
Sapphire |
| Fiftieth |
Golden Jubilee |
| Fifty-fifth |
Alexandrite |
| Sixtieth |
Diamond Jubilee |
| Seventieth |
Sapphire Jubilee |
| Eightieth |
Ruby Jubilee |
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