Birthstones

You are sure to know your birthday but do you have information about your birthstone too? Well, it is a good time to enhance your knowledge in this field especially when it has become fashionable to sport a birthstone on your ring finger nowadays. Adorning your person with a gem stone that is connected to your birth date is considered to be lucky. While many believe that it will bring them wealth and prestige, others are more concerned with their health but both groups believe in the power of the birthstones. The idea is not new though and the tradition dates back to the pre-biblical era with the Persians, Romans, and even Aztecs strongly believing in the might of their birthstones.

But what exactly is a birthstone? While there are many beliefs about them, there has been no common consensus to date. You may choose to adorn yourself with a mythical birthstone, a biblical one, or a zodiacal one. However, the modern birthstone came into existence in 1912 when a group of American jewelers invented the chart that is by far the most popular. The months of the year are associated to a particular gem stone in the chart and you are sure to get lucky by wearing a blue topaz, if you happen to be born in December or can do away with all ills by sporting a ruby if you are a July born person.

Types of Jewelry with Birthstones

While you are free to wear the gem stone in any form you fancy as long as it lies in touch with your skin, there are a few fixed pieces of jewelry that come encrusted with your birthstone. The list includes:-

·         Rings – These are the most commonly worn birthstone jewelry due to the reasonable pricing as well as the sheer variety of precious metals available for setting the gem. Young people are not always open to buying highly expensive gold rings and opt for the low-end range of birthstones set in silver or white metal.

·         Necklaces – Enhancing your looks and heightening your luck at the same time is possible when you choose to wear a beautiful necklace studded with precious gems including your birthstone. The appeal for wearing your luck on your neck also lies in the common astrological belief of wearing it close to the center of your body.

·         Bracelets – These are extremely handy as gifts especially when the birthstone dangles from an attractive lucky charm bracelet.

So, go ahead and wish your near and dear ones all the luck in the world by giving birthstones as gifts on birthdays, anniversaries, and graduation ceremonies.