The calming yet uplifting association with the sea and the sky are associated with confidence, communication, purity, kindness, and several other positive aspects. Popularly used in ancient times owing to its rich historical and mythical associations, the sapphire birthstone is believed to bring the wearer numerous benefits. It is also said to have origins in the Greek term 'sappheiros' which means a precious blue stone. The word Sapphire is derived from the Latin term 'sapphirus' meaning blue. The September birthstone is the stunning and royal blue sapphire.Ī form of the mineral Corundum, Sapphire is the blue gemstone while the red form of Corundum is Ruby, the birthstone for July. These stones are believed to possess characteristics that can enhance the life of people born in the associated month. For the full effect, individuals needed to own all twelve and alternate them monthly.Birthstones are certain gemstones associated with a month. According to these legends, wearing a gemstone during its assigned month heightened its healing powers. There are numerous legends and myths about birthstone healing powers and their therapeutic influence. Hence, there are multiple choices for each month. Consumers want to own their birthstones and pricing can affect popularity of a particular choice. Birthstones have been and still are, changed based on availability of particular gemstones. The power of stones probably began with a long forgotten tribal elder or medicine person upon a birth of a baby, asking for blessings from their deities.ĭifferent cultures around the world have developed different birthstone lists over the centuries, altering birthstone choices according to availability and price. Finally, it is thought that ligure refers to a zircon, or quartz crystal, but opinions vary.īut, birthstones may very well be far older, deriving from the twelve signs of the zodiac and the twelve months of the year. Carbuncle is an ancient name from what is probably a ruby or garnet. And the third row a ligure, an agate, and an amethyst.Ī Sardius, as referred to in the above passage, is what we call carnelian.
And the second row shall be an emerald, a sapphire, and a diamond. and thou shall set in it, settings of stones, even four rows of stones: the first row shall be a sardius, a topaz, and a carbuncle this shall be the first row. Popular belief is the tradition of birthstones probably arose from the Breastplate of Aaron, a ceremonial religious garment set with twelve gemstones that represented the twelve tribes of Israel and are first described in the Book of Exodus.
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