Alexandrite, a gemstone shrouded in mystique and rarity, is celebrated as one of June’s three birthstones, alongside pearl ...

Similar to zodiac signs, birthstones – as the name suggests – relate to the month people are born, with twelve precious and semi-precious stones making up the list. Although the origin of the ...

Today, the modern birthstone list, established by the American National Retail Jewelers Association in 1912, is widely recognised. Each gemstone is imbued with meanings that transcend cultures.

Well, maybe. We do know that in 1912, the National Association of Jewelers met in Kansas to standardize birthstones, and officially adopted a list, which was subsequently updated and expanded in 1952.