How Do You Know The Meaning Of Birthstones?
Birthstones were once considered mystical and were recognized to have a significant place in a culture. Every person has a birthstone corresponding to his or her birth month. In total, there are 12 birthstones, one for each month of the year. Each birthstone has its own unique color and meaning, describing the possible characteristics of the person born during that month. Through time, birthstones have acquired many different meanings that were passed down through generations from different countries. Although the meanings have gone through some slight alterations based on culture and beliefs, the symbolic essence of the birthstones remain. Today the ways people interpret the meaning of birthstones have been influenced by modern innovations. Modern meanings have been introduced, making the once mystical interpretations of birthstones more acceptable to the modern age. Below is a list of the months with their corresponding birthstone, color, and meanings: • January (Garnet). People born