Birthstone Stories

Discover the Glittering Gemstones of the Year and Their Fascinating Stories
Birthstone Stories explores the magic, meaning and history of the birthstones, covering every month in detail and revealing some of the most beautiful and significant pieces of jewelry and birthstone specimens ever found. Beautifully illustrated, it elevates the birthstones and is the perfect book for anyone curious about crystals and history.
Discover the majesty of the birthstones and dive deep into the history of birthstone jewelery!In Birthstone Stories, explore the meanings and the mineral make up of the gemstones associated with each calendar month. Filled with fascinating details about the stones themselves and how they came to be attached to each birth month, learn everything you need to know about the birthstones, from their mineral composition to their most famous specimens.Beautifully illustrated and filled with fun facts, Birthstone Stories gives a wonderful overview of:How we came to give each month a “birthstone”.What each birthstone is believed to mean.The most historically significant pieces of jewelry the birthstones have been used in.Based on the popular social media series by goldsmith Melise Ozkardesler, Birthstone Stories reveals the secrets of the mysterious birthstones and gives new meaning to these beautiful crystals.

UK Delivery:

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• All orders are shipped from our warehouse in Northampton, UK within 48 hours of receipt during working hours.
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• International estimated delivery times:
• Europe & Channel Islands: 7 to 10 working days
• USA: 7 to 15 working days
• Rest of the World: 9 to 21 working days

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