Birthstones are one of the most popular gifts to celebrate the birthday of a loved one or the date of a special event. To celebrate the variety of colors and significant meaning behind each gemstone, we want to share a little history about the ancient tradition of birthstones. 

That’s right, ancient.

By many historical accounts, the practice of wearing certain stones during a particular month dates back to biblical times when it was believed that certain stones brought luck and protection to the wearer.