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Birthstones,
History and Symbolism
From
the first time people discovered gemstones,
they were amazed by their beauty and grace.
They understood right from the start that
they were unlike any other rocks they could
see every day. So they started looking for
an explanation and a reason why these precious
stones were present on Earth.
This has puzzled many people throughout
history and yielded to numerous conclusions
that were themselves mysterious and romantic.
Some said that they were a gift from gods.
Others believed they were actually stolen
from them. Ancient priest used gems to worship
the divinity.
Besides the religious importance, some theories
suggested that gems have curative capabilities
or even help increase sexuality.
Birthstones were first introduced in the
cultures of antiquity as a form of standardization
to make it easier for the elite of that
time to understand the importance and the
role of each stone. They attributed to each
of the twelve months of the year a certain
precious stone. Thus the wealthy ones could
now purchase gems that now had an even more
important meaning for them, as they were
correspondent to the month they were born
in.
Gemstones are almost as old as Earth. Some
date back 3.5 or 4 billion years. They are
older than the first man or the dinosaurs.
This fact has also added to the fascination
that people had for them.
Nowadays, birthstone jewels as popular as
ever. People love to have something that
old them that we've been on this planet
only for a short period.
About
the Author
Eugen
Lisov is the creator of http://www.a1-birthstone-jewelry.com
where you can find great information on
your birthstone. Also check http://www.italian-fashion-designer.com
to see how designers skillfully use these
stones to create magic.
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