Did you know where Birthstones came from?

Ever wondered where the idea of birthstones comes from?

It may surprise you that the history of birthstones has its roots all the way back in the Bible.

Birthstones and their vivid colors have long been a way to connect your birth month with rare and unique gemstones.

The most detailed description can be found in the Book of Exodus, a text probably based on ancient oral tradition and written down in stages between 600 and 400 BC.

Described in Exodus is the Breastplate of Aaron, a sacred object worn by the High Priest of the Israelites in order to communicate with God. Worn over the Priest's sacred vestments, it was attached by shoulder straps at the corners and contained twelve gemstones.

The first academic research of the Breastplate was carried out by Roman scholar Titus Flavius Josephus (c.37-100 AD), who apart from having a fabulous name, studied the twelve gemstones of Aaron's Breastplate, and compiled the first list of Birthstones based on his findings.

This Jewish historian (Josephus) believed there was a connection between these twelve stones, the twelve months of the year and the twelve signs of the zodiac.

There is, unfortunately, no agreement on what the gems in the Breastplate were, but some studies suggest that they may have been-

- Carnelian

- Peridot

- Emerald

- Garnet

- Lapis Lazuli

- Quartz

- Yellow Zircon

- Banded Agate

- Amethyst

- Citrine

- Onyx

- Green Jasper

In the eighth to the ninth century, religious sects have appointed or assigned a particular stone to each Apostle based on a line from the Book of Revelations. Due to this reason, it became a tradition to wear one birthstone per month. But recently, the use of birthstones has strayed far from its tradition.

Nowadays, people mostly wear them for taste, fashion, and beauty.

The current birthstone list dates back to 1912 as a result of the National Association of Jewellers (America) trying to standardize the list.

List precious and semi-precious gemstones by month:-

• January - Garnet (semi-precious)

• February - Amethyst (semi-precious)

• March - Aquamarine (semi-precious)

• April - Diamond (precious)

• May - Emerald (precious)

• June - Pearl & Alexandrite (both are semi-precious)

• July - Ruby (precious)

• August - Peridot & Spinel (both are semi-precious)

• September - Sapphire (precious)

• October - Opal & Tourmaline (both are semi-precious)

• November - Topaz & Citrine (both are semi-precious)

• December - Tanzanite & Zircon (both are semi-precious)

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Jewelariaa at e-IGJS Virtual Exhibition

Let's start by saying that the pandemic has been really tough for businesses not just in India but across the globe. We are all excited to see everything getting back to the way it used to be. We all miss shopping hassle-free, right? Well now everyone can walk on the streets but still with a bit of discomfort. It's important to wear a mask and also to wash hands at regular intervals.

In such tough times, businesses and organizations have devoted endless days and nights to make it easy for other businesses by helping them grow online. One such organization is GJEPC (Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council), a set up by the Government of India with the sole aim to promote Indian gems and jewellery across the globe. This year GJEPC organized a virtual exhibition to help businesses promote themselves on a larger platform by inviting business owners from around the world.

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