Did you know birthstones actually come from Western culture?
They go way back to ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia,
where people wore certain stones as “good luck charms.”
Even in the Old Testament,
there’s a mention of 12 stones,
each linked to a different month with its own meaning.
Birthstones as fashion really started taking off
in the mid-20th century.
It kicked off in 1912
when the American Jewelers' Association
officially assigned each month a stone,
and from there, it became super trendy
in the U.S. and Europe
to wear your “personal stone.”
In Japan,
birthstone jewelry started getting popular
around the 1970s and still is today!
Wearing your own birthstone gives a cool,
personal touch, and maybe even a little extra luck.
Honestly, it's perfect for today’s vibe of celebrating individuality,
don’t you think?