Birthstones - A Belief

Mans desire to possess gemstones is as old as history itself. One of the fascinations is the belief that a special stone is dedicated to each month of the year and was endowed with a particular virtue for those born in that month. Since ancient times, colored gemstones have been thought to possess certain mystical powers or the ability to endow the wearer with certain attributes.

Because of these magical powers, they were extensively used as lucky charms and, as predictors of the future or as therapeutic aids.