Birthstones, the gemstones associated with each month of the year, have enchanted humanity for centuries. Beyond their ...

Finally, in December, we’ve got blue topaz. The last birthstone, blue topaz rounds out the year with fidelity and patience. It’s also said to calm down hot tempers, as well as provide protection and ...

The idea of birthstones by the month goes back to about the fifth century when St. Jerome drew a connection between the gem-studded breastplate of Aaron in the Bible and the months of the year.