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How did the modern Birthstones come about?
Birthstones have been linked to our dates of birth for centuries. Many cultures originally assigned a specific gemstone to signify birth during each sign of the zodiac, but over time the tradition shifted until it became common for a single gemstone to represent each month of the year.
Different cultures chose unique sets of twelve stones. The folklore attached to stones differed from one group of people to another, but they all had one belief in common -- wearing your birthstone brought good luck.
The tradition of birthstones is embedded in our modern culture and birthstone jewelry is as popular as it ever was. Today we can choose from an endless selection of items adorned with these special gems.
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