Orooro, birthstone jewelry from Mondera.com

The origin of the birthstone--denoting a specific gem to each month of the year--dates back to at least the first century. There is speculation that the twelve stones in the breastplate of the Jewish high priest may have had some bearing on the concept.

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MONDERA: BIRTHSTONE JEWELRY

Centuries before jewelers were thinking about gems commercially, astrologers were ascribing heavenly associations to them, Hindus were connecting them to the energy centers of the body. Interpreters of the Bible's Book of Revelations, during the eighth and ninth centuries, began to ascribe to each of those gems attributes of the 12 apostles. Over the years, there have been many variations to this list.

Birthstone list & other lists
January: Garnet
February: Amethyst
March: Aquamarine
April: Diamond
May: Emerald
June: Pearl
July: Ruby
August: Peridot
September: Sapphire
October: Opal
November: Citrine
December: Blue topaz

Do...

...Find out whether she's allergic to any metal.
...Present her gift over a romantic dinner, not over Cheerios at breakfast.
...Remember your anniversaries with a gift of jewelry, not a gift of long underwear.
...Give her a jewelry gift packed in a beautiful box, not a brown paper bag.
...Ask her questions about her jewelry likes and dislikes.

Don't...

...Buy her a birthstone ring without knowing her birthday.
...Check her ring size with her mother's ring.
...Get expensive jewels at the very beginning of your relationship. You'll have nowhere to go but down.
...Ask her, "Wouldn't you rather have a new computer?"
...Buy her a heavy gold chain that guys with hairy chests and open shirts might wear.