TRUE or FALSE

 

The tradition of birthstones began in the early 20th century.




The tradition is based on ancient superstitions. People once believed that gems and precious stones had fallen from the heavens. As such, they were correlated with the celestial signs of the zodiac. The stone you were born under was considered your “lucky” stone. Some believe that the tradition of birthstones comes from the biblical “Breastplate of Aaron,” a piece of linen worn for religious purposes. The breastplate featured 12 gemstones, which correlated with the 12 tribes of Israel and are now applied to the 12 months of the year.