Learn the amazing (and sometimes magical) history of gemstones from
around the world through the corresponding birthstones that represent
each month of the year.
Gemstones are among Earth's rarest and most beautiful creations. They
are history's preeminent symbols of wealth and power. They are valued
because they are beautiful and rare, but also because their beauty is
undiminished with time. The stone that once adorned a king or maharaja,
might today be set in a ring or necklace, and if not destroyed, will
continue to sparkle thousands of years from now. This history only
increases the value of these stones.
What better way to teach young readers about gemstones than by focusing
on the different birthstones that correspond to each month of the year?
Everyone (mostly) knows their birthstone. But do they know the full
history of these stones--where they were mined, how/why they were
popular, or how to best harness a stone's energy to help deal with
matters of friendship, family, and life? Your Birthstone Book will
give readers insight into the powers assigned different bithstones while
exploring their fascinating uses over the course of history.