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Birthstones for the Days of the Week
Did you know that as well as birthstones for the month you were born, there's also a birthstone for each day of the week? In many wester
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December's Birthstones – Turquoise and Zircon
Turquoise was the stone of ancient shamans, so it's rather appropriate that turquoise symbolises wisdom and good fortune. In other cultu
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November's Birthstones – Topaz and Citrine
Topaz is said to soothe the mind and calm tempers. It is also said to ease breathing problems and stimulate metabolism. When ground into a p
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October's Birthstones – Opal and Tourmaline
In Medieval Europe – across different cultures – opals were thought to be a power for good. Opals protected children from predatory animals,
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September's Birthstones – Sapphire and Moonstone
Sapphire symbolises integrity and loyalty. It's the perfect gemstone for partnerships. It also symbolises the sky and heavens for its bl
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August's Birthstones – Peridot and Sardonyx
August has two pretty birthstones: the modern birthstone for August is Peridot, a soothing green volcanic gemstone, and the traditional Augu
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July's Birthstone - The Ruby
Rubies are amongst the most beautiful jewels and one of the "Big Four" of the most precious cardinal gemstones; the others being S
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June's Birthstones – Pearl, Moonstone and Alexandrite
Pearls symbolise purity and innocence, which is why they're a popular choice for brides....Pearls were believed to be a powerful aid to
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May's Birthstones – Emerald and Agate
There are four stones considered by ancient tradition to be the most precious; diamond, ruby, sapphire, and those born in May have the fourt
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April's Birthstone – Diamond
Diamonds are the hardest natural substance yet discovered. They were formed when pure carbon (possibly pre-historic rotting forests, or carb
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