It is thought that birthstones were first used in biblical times on the Breastplate of Aaron (brother of Moses) to represent the twelve tribes of Israel. Today, it is considered good luck to wear jewelery made with your birthstone. Select your month you were born below to learn about your birthstone!

January
	Birthstone: Garnet Trait: Constancy Zodiac sign: Capricorn
King Solomon is said to have worn a large red garnet along with other magical gems to help him win battles. In the 13th century, garnets were worn to repel insects, evil spirits, and the evil eye. Ancient Egyptians buried garnets with the dead as payment to the gods for safe passage through nether world.

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February
	Birthstone: Amethyst Trait: Sincerity Zodiac sign: Aquarius
Legend has it that the amethyst originated from the god of wine, Bacchus, who became angry at the mortals and vowed that the next mortal to cross his path would be eaten by tigers. Amythyst, a beautiful young maiden, was on her way to worship the goddess, Diana. Diana turned her into colorless quartz to keep her from being eaten. Bacchus observed the miracle and repented his hasty decision, and poored wine over the young maiden, leaving her feet and legs colorless. This is the reason that amethyst crystals are usually uneven in color and have a colorless base at the bottom.

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March
	Birthstone: Aquamarine Trait: Courage Zodiac sign: Pieces
The aquamarine, stone of the sea-goddesses and sirens of the past times, can be found in ancient Egyptian mummy tombs. They were used as a tribute gemstone to the Gods of the Nether world for safe passage.

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April
	Birthstone: Diamond Trait: Innocence Zodiac sign: Aries
The Greek word “adamas,” meaning unconquerable and indestructible, is the root word of the word diamond. Diamonds were worn because they were thought to give a person strength, invincibility, courage, and magical powers over the dark side of life. Rainbows of color gave the stones magical powers over the evil eye of the sorceress and magicians of the day. In 1477, The Archduke of Austria was the first recorded person to give a diamond to his fiance. More than 500 hundred years later, we still give a large solitaire diamond (or diamond wedding set) to the women we wish to marry.

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May
	Birthstone: Emerald Trait: Success Zodiac sign: Taurus
According to Egyption lore, Isis wore an emerald. All who looked upon it were guaranteed a safe trip through the land of the dead. In ancient Rome, emeralds were highly prized and valued for their calming and soothing effects.

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June
	Birthstone: Pearl or Alexandrite Trait: Longevity Zodiac sign: Gemini
Alexandrite was discovered in 1830 on the birthday of Alexander II in the rural mountains in Russia, and named after him.

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July
	Birthstone: Ruby Trait: Contentment Zodiac sign: Cancer
It is believed that dreaming of rubies meant the coming of success in business, money matters, and love.In 10th century China, dragons and snakes were carved into rubies to increase the flow of money and power to their owners

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August
	Birthstone: Peridot Trait: Happiness Zodiac sign: Leo
Two thousand years ago, peridot was call "olivine" in the Roman Empire. Ancient Egyptians made small drinking vessels out of them - used to drink soma to put them in touch with the nature goddess. King Soloman was said to have been made wise and enlightened by the drinking of soma from the peridot cups.

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September
	Birthstone: Sapphire Trait: Clear thinking Zodiac sign: Virgo
The sapphire was used by the Greeks to stimulate the opening of the third eye and to tap into the subconscious and super conscious overmind. Sapphires were also used to banish envy and jealousy (and to promote chastity in virgins)

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October
	Birthstone: Opal Trait: Hope Zodiac sign: Libra
Romans used to believe the Opal was the symbol of hope and purity, and thought that wearing it gave protection from diseases. Arabs explain the Opals fiery color in a legend that has them falling from the heavens in flashes of lightning.

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November
	Birthstone: Topaz or Citrine Trait: Fidelity Zodiac sign: Scorpio
In andcient history, peridot was used to make the wearer become invisible! Topaz can be found in a variety of colors, depending on the proportions of water and fluorine impurities. It is commonly found in gravel as rounded pellets.

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December
	Birthstone: Turquoise or Blue Zircon Trait: Prosperity Zodiac sign: Sagittarius
It is said in ancient Greek legends that after Hyacin (the greek youth) was killed, a blue hyacinth flower grew from the spilled blood. The blue color of this gem matched the blue of that flower.