A birthstone is a colorful stone that symbolizes the month you were born in. Most birthstones by definition are gems, however, all of them are minerals. Some of the most popular birthstones include diamonds, ruby, and pearl. The United States has created an
official birthstone list for each month of the year. It consists of 12 different minerals, each with varying colors. Since the beginning of time, humans have associated different gems and stones with symbolic events. These events can include anything from anniversaries, birthdays to biblical times and astrology. Throughout history the use of stones is evident. In Exodus the bible talks about 12 different stones; most of which are used in our modern day birthstone chart.