Birthstone History

I used to think birthstones were invented by a marketing executive in a skyscraper somewhere. You know the image: a sharp-suited man in 1950s New York, standing before a whiteboard, drawing arrows between “January” and “Garnet,” calculating how to sell more gemstones to anxious husbands. It made sense to me. Birthstones feel modern—neat, commercial, a…

Gems That Tell a Story Ever wonder why people say a certain gemstone is “your birthstone”? Or why some people rock garnets for January, emeralds for May, or sapphires for September? Birthstones aren’t just shiny rocks — they’re packed with history, symbolism, and stories that span centuries. In this article, we’re diving into the history…