Birthstones have long been believed to bring good luck, wealth and health to the wearer. A birthstone is a precious or a
semiprecious gemstone associated with either a month of the year or an astrological sign (or occasionally a year of birth
when using Chinese astrology). For centuries birthstones have been incorporated into jewellery, including rings, necklaces and bracelets. Many of these pieces become family heirlooms, passed down in a family from mother to daughter to granddaughter. They still make adored and popular pieces of jewellery as gifts for a range of special occasions, especially birthdays. Read more
