Pennie's
Sculptured Designs
Sculptured Jewelry & Wood Designs
Created in Sacred Space
| Day Stones & Anniversaries |
| Breastplate of the High Priest |
| Larimar - The Atlantis Stone |
| Power of the Gems |
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Many gem scholars agree that the tradition of birthstones arose from the Breastplate of Aaron: a ceremonial religious garment set with twelve gemstones that represented the twelve tribes of Israel and also corresponded with the twelve signs of the zodiac and the twelve months of the year. "It was square -- a span [22 centimeters] long and a span wide -- and folded double. Then they mounted four rows of precious stones on it."
Because ancient people did not always classify gemstones by mineral species like we do, there is some debate about which gemstones were set in the breastplate and why. Because of this, different cultures around the world have developed different birth stone lists. The modern day list that you know is only the most recent list - some older lists still exist. Some also argue that the proper way to assign gemstones is according to astrological sign and not month. It is more fun to choose the gemstone that speaks to you from all the possibilities.
