Its value was first discovered by Egyptians in 6000 BC. Often referred to as the modern December birthstone, turquoise actually happens to be one of the most valuable non-transparent minerals often used in making jewelry. Turquoise may be the most popular of all the December birthstones, owing to its value and unique color. In fact, there are numerous birthstones for each of the twelve months! And so, choosing a December birthstone, for one, will not prove to be a very easy task. However, here in the United States, there is not a single gemstone for a particular month. Some even believe that these stones have "powers".īirthstones, as a tradition, is deeply embedded in modern culture and birthstone jewelry is widely gaining popularity nowadays. Although the choice of stones to represent each month differ from culture to culture, one thing is certain- wearing birthstones effectively bring good luck and health. Different cultures have different sets of twelve semi-precious and precious stones. They come in varying colors, textures, sizes and shapes.ĭifferent cultures assign specific gemstones for each month based on the zodiac until there came a time when a specific gemstone was assigned for each of the month. For those with a December birthday, a birthstone is always a perfect and safe choice for a gift, specially if one is left clueless as to what the celebrator would want or need for a present.īirthstones are actually precious and semi-precious stones which have been associated with birth dates for centuries.
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