Beloved throughout history by noble and royal families both ancient and modern, the dignified yet brilliant tones of this precious gem have never gone out of fashion. Azure, cerulean, cobalt, indigo, the many shades and hues of sapphire dazzle the eye and are a wonder to behold. For the full effect, individuals needed to own all twelve and alternate them monthly.The brilliant blue of sapphire is instantly recognizable as one of the most precious gemstones in the world. 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.

Sapphire stone birthstone