Today there is standardized list of birthstones, those gemstones were selected in 1912. Birthstones can be a great gift with special significance for loved ones or they can be used to represent the birth of a new baby. However, one thing we are consistently hearing clients say is “my birthstone just isn’t my color” or “I wish my children had more complementary birthstones.” You may be reading thinking to yourself yup this is me I hate my birthstone. You are not alone.
Luckily there is more than one way to bake a cake. Birthstones have been given for thousands of years long before our 12 month traditional calendar was in use. Birthstones were once based off of your zodiac sign. This is excellent news if you are turned off
by birth month color.
Below is a helpful chart to help you what sign you are if you didn’t already know or so that you can select a gift for someone else whose sign you are not sure of.