Birthstones Infographic

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Beautiful Birthstones

$19,000

The origin of birthstones is thought to come from the breastplate of Aaron. In the Bible, the high priest wore a breastplate with stones signifying each of the twelve tribes of Israel. Contemporary birthstones correspond to each month. The current birthstone were designated in 1912.

$ 18,240

Sapphire 9

Topaz 11

September’s Stone Gives the wearer purity and wisdom

November’s Stone Gives the wearer affection and intellect

$ 14,200

Ruby 7

July’s Stone Gives the wearer passion, love and protection

Emerald 5

May’s Stone Gives the wearer patience and growth

Garnet 1

January’s Stone Gives the wearer safety during travel

Zircon 12

December’s Stone Gives the wearer spiritual growth and peace

Diamond 4

April’s Stone Gives the wearer love and courage

$8,900

Alexandrite 6

June’s Stone Gives the wearer prosperity and longevity

Amethyst 2

February’s Stone Gives the wearer strength and courage

$ 5,800

Peridot 8

August’s Stone Gives the wearer strenght and protection from bad thoughts

Aquamarine 3

Pink Tourmaline 10

March’s Stone Gives the wearer good health

October’s Stone Gives the wearer emotional balance and kindness

4

10

7 2

5

$850

$340

11

$200

$106

$44

$11

$11

$44

$1,100

$480

$720

$600

$20

$220

Garnet

Amethyst

Aquamarine

Diamond

Emerald

Alexandrite

Ruby

Peridot

Sapphire

$82 Pink Tourmaline

6

3

$420

$ 46

1

$0

$44

Topaz

Zircon

8

9

Average cost of the birthstones

Primary exporters of the birthstones

Sources: American Gem Society, Almanac.com, Jewels Empire.com, Crystal Cure.com, GemSelect, Gemewizard.com, Awesomegems.com, Lovethatgem.com, Justgemstone.com

Created by Alexa Walkowicz

Price ranges are per carat, from low to high quality

See coresponding gem numerals above

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