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Hebrew Birthstones

Most gem scholars believe that birthstone traditions originated with the Breastplate of Aaron. This was a religious ceremonial garment set with twelve gemstones that represented each of the twelve tribes of Israel. The stones also corresponded with the twelve signs of the zodiac.

Note: Translation of ancient biblical descriptions of the stones used in the Breastplate of Aaron into their contemporary names varies dependent on the translation which is cited.

Instructions for fabricating the Breastplate of the High Priest, or the Breastplate of Aaron, can be found in Exodus 28, 15-30.

Month	Birthstone	Picture
January	Garnet
February	Amethyst
March	Bloodstone Jasper
April	Sapphire
May	Agate Carnelian Chalcedony
June	Emerald (Beryl)
July	Onyx
August	Carnelian
September	Chrysolite (Peridot)
October	Aquamarine
November	Topaz
December	Ruby

Additional Birthstones Lists:

Modern Birthstones

Traditional Birthstones

Mystical Birthstones

Ayurvedic Birthstones

Birthstones of Ancient Cultures
Arabic, Hebrew ,Hindu, Italian, Polish, Roman, and Russian

Birthstones of the Zodiac

Planetary Stones

Talismanic Stones

List of Birthstones by Color

List of Birthstone Colors by Month

Pictures of Birthstones by Color:

Aqua	Black	Blue	Brown	Gray	Green
Orange	Pink	Purple	Red	White/Clear	Yellow

Birthstones by Month

January	February	March	April	May	June
July	August	September	October	November	December

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Sources of Information:
The Curious Lore of Precious Stones by G.F. Kunz. J.D. Lippincott. 1913
International Colored Gemstone Association http://gemstone.org
Gemstones of the World by Walter Schumann. Sterling Publishing Co., Inc.
Gems and Jewelry by Joel E. Arem. Geoscience Press. 1992
Gems in Myth, Legend, and Lore by Bruce G. Knuth. Jeweler's Press 1999
Healing Crystals by Cassandra Eason. Vega 2003

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