Billy's Jewelry and Things

ferent anniversaries and birthdays. A rock or gemstone associated with the calendar month of birth or a sign of the Zodiac. The origin of the birthstone is thought to date back to the twelve stones that were in Aaron’s breastplate, which contained twelve stones representing the twelve tribes of Israel. Through time, the practice became to keep twelve stones and wear a different one every month. Traditional birthstones are society-based and cultures had their own list. There are legends and myths surrounding birthstones and their healing powers. According to legend, wearing a gemstone during the assigned month heightens its healing powers. We have tag our items when appropriate for the ancient birthstones from the Arabic, Hebrew, Hindu, Italian, Polish, Roman and Russian traditions; Ayurvedic from Indian medicine and beliefs dating back to ancient India; Modern which is the official list from the American National Association of Jewelers, Jewelers of America officially adopted in 1912; traditional made from a compilation of the most common birthstones from ancient cultures; mystical from a list of Tibetan origin which dates back over a thousand years, Zodiac stones assigned to each of the twelve signs of the Zodiac as well as their planetary stones associated with the planets; talismanic believed to have magical powers and to protect the wearer against evil; and Chinese Astrology dealing with birth years.