Birthstones are considered to carry special properties, from healing energy designed to release physical, mental and spiritual obstacles, to enhancing good fortune, love and strength. The symbolism behind these precious gemstones began centuries ago, with the history behind their origin almost as fascinating as the birthstones themselves. Stemming from Biblical times, the Bible (Exodus 28:10-30) tells the story of Moses who, when arranging priestly garments for his brother Aaron, High Priest of the Hebrews, directed that the breastplate would contain 12 precious gemstones to represent the 12 tribes of Israel. Image credit: Pinterest Set in four rows of three, each of the twelve stones in the Breastplate of Aaron had the name of the tribe it represented engraved on the gemstone face. Each gemstone in this religious garment was considered to bear specific symbolism regarding the tribes and possess unique
Birthstones are considered to carry special properties, from healing energy designed to release physical, mental and spiritual obstacles, to enhancing good fortune, love and strength.
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