Why is birthstone jewelry so popular?

Birthstone jewelry is the perfect way to celebrate your birth and the birth of your loved ones, especially your children. Popular for the past two centuries, birthstone jewelry has taken off over the past 50 years in a trend that began in France and Western Europe and spread to the United States. Keep in mind that although birthstone jewelry has been on the scene for the last few hundred years, the idea of ​​birthstones has its origins in ancient times. The first birthstones were thought to originate from a breastplate with 12 gemstones, each representing a month of the year in the Bible, but in fact they originated from the idea of ​​astrological signs around the year 500 a. C. during the classical Greek period.

The modern birthstone list has not changed since 1912. In chronological order, the birthstones are Garnet for January, Amethyst for February, Aquamarine for March, White Spinel for April, Emerald for May, Alexandrite for June, Ruby for July , Peridot for August, Sapphire for September, Pink Tourmaline for October, Citrine for November and Blue Zircon for December.

The most common types of birthstone jewelry are rings and necklaces in the form of pendants and chain charms. The rings are made with birthstones embedded in the crown or on the side. The necklaces are made with birthstones attached to the pendants or embedded in the pendants or charms. Birthstones are natural or laboratory created. Lab-created ones are also known as birthstones or simulated crystals and are the most popular version today, as evidenced by the commercial success of several Austrian crystal companies. Other popular shapes are bracelets, earrings, lockets, and watches. All types are personalized with the respective gems of your loved ones and some styles and designers will allow you to personalize them with names and even dates of birth. The most exclusive retailers have styles that are handmade, making each piece one of a kind!

It is estimated that birthstone jewelry will continue to rise in popularity as it appeals not only to the younger generation, but also to the resurgent baby boomer population as they become grandparents, they begin to amass this personalized jewelry with the precious stones and the monthly names of their grandchildren. Today, this form of fashion jewelry is most popular in the United States, followed by Canada, and then the United Kingdom. They are also growing in popularity in Eastern Europe and developing countries. An amazing area of ​​growth has been China, as the younger generation is embracing this Western tradition and blending it with the Chinese zodiac in a unique fusion. The exciting thing is that all over the world this form of jewelry has been produced and evolved into so many lines.