Discover the majesty of the birthstones and dive deep into the history of birthstone jewelry!
In
Birthstone Stories
, explore the meanings and the mineral make up of the gemstones associated with each calendar month. Filled with fascinating details about the stones themselves and how they came to be attached to each birth month, learn everything you need to know about the birthstones, from their
mineral composition
to their most famous specimens.
Beautifully illustrated and filled with fun facts,
gives a wonderful overview of:
How we came to give each month a “birthstone”.
What each
birthstone
is believed to mean.
The most historically significant pieces of
jewelry
the birthstones have been used in.
Based on the popular social media series by goldsmith Melise Ozkardesler,
Birthstone Storie
s
reveals the secrets of the mysterious
birthstones
and gives new meaning to these
beautiful crystals
.