| Throughout the many years, a lot of people have | | | | confusion over which birthstones were actually |
| regarded semi-precious stones, among the many | | | | associated with which month. Even today, there |
| other gemstones, to exude a beautiful | | | | are months which have several birthstones that, |
| exquisiteness and even a bit of magical powers. | | | | over the years, have competed for public |
| As a matter of fact, there are those who have | | | | acceptance. |
| believed that these stones carry mystical powers | | | | In the US, though, the American National |
| which could be passed on by the stones to | | | | Association of Jewelers has a list of the official |
| whoever wears it. | | | | birthstones for each month, which were adopted |
| For example, a blue sapphire could give the ability | | | | in 1912. For January, it was the Garnet; for |
| to the wearer to stay cool even under pressure. | | | | February, the Amethyst; for March, Aquamarine; |
| Another would be a red ruby could bestow | | | | for April, Diamond; for May, the Emerald; for June, |
| passion to its wearer. Over the years, people | | | | Pearl; for July, Ruby; for August, Peridot; for |
| started to assign specific gemstones to the zodiac | | | | September, Sapphire; for October, Opal; for |
| signs and later on, to the months in a year. People | | | | November, Yellow Topaz; and for December, Blue |
| who were born in a particular month were | | | | Topaz. |
| believed to have qualities that resemble the | | | | Aside from these modern birthstones, there were |
| gemstone for that month or the "birthstone" that | | | | many other applied birthstones such as the |
| has been linked to that month. | | | | mystical birthstones, the traditional birthstones and |
| And then, later on, there was some sort of | | | | the ayurvedic birthstones. |