SO, WHAT'S YOUR BIRTHSTONE?

By now, you probably know what your astrological sign and your initial is. And perhaps so too does your jewellery box. You rarely need an excuse for new jewellery, but the opportunity to honour certain aspects of your identity is a decent one. Birthstone jewellery, then, ought to be your next target.

As with many things, birthstones appear to have biblical origins. Back in the first century, the Jewish historian Josephus believed that there was a link between the twelves stones on Aaron’s breastplate and the twelve months of the year. Birthstones aren't necessarily fixed entities, however. Over time, some birthstones have altered according to price and availability. This leaves those born in certain months (like December and November) with multiple birthstones to choose from. Lucky them, we guess! Naturally, there’s also a connection between birthstones and the twelve signs of the zodiac. For anyone born at the end of the month, however, this may well cause somewhat of an identity crisis. And therefore it’s perfectly acceptable to differentiate between both.

Anyway, from necklaces and rings to bracelets and earrings, here’s the best birthstone jewellery for every month of the year.