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Birthstones…
Birthstones are any of various gems associated with the particular
calendar months of the year and considered lucky to people who are
born in those months.
And thou shall make the breastplate of judgment with cunning work; after the work of the ephods thou shalt make it; of gold, of blue, and of purple, and of scarlet, and of fine linen shalt thou make it. Foursquare it shall be doubled; a span shall be the length thereof, and a span shall be the breadth thereof. And thou shalt 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. And the second row shall be an emerald, a sapphire, and a diamond. And the third row a ligure, an agate, and an amethyst. And the fourth row a beryl, and an onyx, and a jasper; they shall be set in gold in their enclosings. And the stones shall be with the names of the children of Israel, twelve, according to their names, like the engravings on a signet; every one with his name shall they be according to the twelve tribes And Aaron shall bear the names of the children of
Israel in the breastplate of judgment upon his heart, when he goeth
in unto the holy place, for a memorial before the Lord continually. Myths and superstitions gradually grew up regarding the stones, and symbolic meanings or virtues were ascribed to them. Different nations around the world have developed different charts for birthstones. Today, five months of the year have alternate birthstones. Birthstones are thought to have first become popular in the 15th or 16th century. It is also thought because the powers of a birthstone are heightened during it's corresponding month, that they were originally worn by everyone each month. If this is truly the case then you would have to have a set of 12 different birthstones and rotate them monthly .
Although gifts have traditionally been given for wedding anniversaries since medieval times, Emily Post was the first to publish a list of suggested anniversary gifts. Her first etiquette guide, published in 1922, contained suggestions for the first, fifth, tenth, fifteenth, twentieth, twenty-fifth and fiftieth years of marriage. When her book was reprinted in 1957, that list was expanded to include suggestions for each of the first 15 years and for every five years after that. Over the years, even this list was broadened by others to include gifts for every year from the first to the twenty-fifth, plus every five years through the 75th wedding anniversary. The Traditional Anniversary Gift List is based on Emily Post's original suggestions from her books, "Etiquette", while the modern Anniversary Gift list is no doubt based on the expanded lost from the edition reprinted in 1957 that includes additions from various sources Another list, found on many florists web sites, offer flower suggestions as anniversary gifts. The researcher for this information was unable to find and acknowledged source for the flowers.
Anniversary
Traditional, Modern
(back to top) However, the following Anniversary Stone Gift List has been endorsed by the Jewelers of America, the American Gem Society, the American Gem Trade Association, and the Gemological Institute of America. The following list differs from the Traditional and Modern list in that it only includes gemstones and precious metals. The alternates list was compiled from various books and internet sources. These alternate stones appear to have little acceptance as suggested gifts but are listed here for completeness.
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