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Traditions from Around the World:
Birthstones, Flowers and Colors
The birthstones tradition can be traced back to the first century. The stones were used in the breastplate of Jewish High Priests.
The breast plate full of stones, symbolised 12 Israel tribes. Each stone was dedicated to one of the 12 months.
Month
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Flower
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Stone
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Meaning
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Colors
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January
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Carnation, Snowdrop
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Garnet, Emerald, Rose Quartz.
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Loyalty, Constancy
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Black, Dark Blue, Dark Red
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February
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Violet, Primrose
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Amethyst, Bloodstone, Onyx, Moonstone.
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Sincerity
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Light Blue, Yellow and purple
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March
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Jonquil, Violet
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Aquamarine, Bloodstone, Jade, Rock Crystal.
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Courage
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White, Light Blue
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April
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Sweet Pea, Daisy
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Diamond, Opal, Quartz, White Sapphire.
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Innocence
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Yellow, Red and colorless
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May
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Lily of the Valley, Hawthorne
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Emerald, Sapphire, Agate, Chrysoprase, Beryl.
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Success in Love
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Yellow, Red and green
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June
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Rose
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Pearl, Moonstone, Alexandrite, Agate, Opal.
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Good Health
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Light Blue, White and cream
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July
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Delphinium, Larkspur, Water Lily
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Ruby, Carnelian.
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Happiness, Contented Mind
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Green, Russet and red
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August
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Gladiolus, Poppy
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Sardonyx, Peridot, Diamond, Jade, Sapphire.
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Friendship, Conjugal Felicity
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Orange, Red and light green
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September
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Aster, Morning Glory
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Sapphire, Agate, Moonstone, Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, Chrsolite.
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Shrewdness, Love, Clear Thinking
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Brown, deep blue
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October
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Marigold, Calendula, Cosmos
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Opal, Tourmaline, Jasper, Zircon, Aquamarine.
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Hope
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White, Yellow and varied
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November
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Chrysanthemum
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Citrine, Yellow Topaz, Pearl, Topaz, Diamond.
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Fidelity, Faithfulness
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Dark Blue, Red and yellow
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December
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Daffodil, Narcissus, Holly
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Blue Topaz, Turquoise, Zircon, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Ruby.
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Prosperity
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Indigo, Green, greenish-blue
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