The Origin of Birthstone
Reference: https://biblehub.com/commentaries/revelation/21-19.htm
In the 1st century, the Jewish historian Flavius Josephus linked the 12 gems on the Breastplate of Aaron to astrology, and the connection to the Hebrew calendar is considered to be the origin of zodiac birthstones.
Reference: http://www.redeemerofisrael.org/2014/05/high-priest-breastplate-part-1.html
By the 16th century, Jewish jewelers popularized the belief in wearing birthstones, which soon became widespread in Poland and Europe.
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Zodiac |
Period |
Gemstone for Birthstone and Zodiac |
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Precious Stone |
Semi-Precious Stone |
Opaque |
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Capricorn |
December 22 - January 19 |
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Garnet |
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Tsavorite |
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Aquaris |
January 20 - February 18 |
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Amethyst |
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Pisces |
February 19 - March 20 |
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Aquamarine |
Blood Stone |
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Aries |
March 21 - April 19 |
Diamond |
White Topaz |
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Taurus |
April 20 - May 20 |
Emerald |
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Gemini |
May 21 - June 20 |
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Alexandrite |
Pearl |
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Moonstone |
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Cancer |
June 21 - July 22 |
Ruby |
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Leo |
July 23 - August 22 |
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Peridot |
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Virgo |
August 23 - September 22 |
Sapphire |
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Libra |
September 23 - October 22 |
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Tourmaline |
Opal |
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Scorpio |
October 23 - November 21 |
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Topaz |
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Citrine |
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Morganite |
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Sagittarius |
November 22 - December 21 |
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Tanzanite |
Turquoise |
The table of zodiac birthstone
In 1912, the American National Association of Jewelers established a standard for birthstone gemstones, dividing them into 12 gems, one for each month, based on international principles rather than the original Hebrew calendar. This is the birthstone system that is still in use today.
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Month |
Gemstone for Birthstone and Zodiac |
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Precious Stone |
Semi-Precious Stone |
Opaque |
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January |
Garnet |
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Tsavorite |
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February |
Amethyst |
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March |
Aquamarine |
Blood Stone |
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April |
Diamond |
White Topaz |
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May |
Emerald |
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June |
Alexandrite |
Pearl |
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Moonstone |
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July |
Ruby |
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August |
Peridot |
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September |
Sapphire |
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October |
Tourmaline |
Opal |
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November |
Topaz |
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Citrine |
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Morganite |
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December |
Tanzanite |
Turquoise |
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The table of birthstone
Reference
https://www.gemsociety.org/article/foundation-stones-new-testament/
https://www.gemsociety.org/article/what-were-the-gemstones-of-the-breastplate-of-aaron/
