The Amazing Forgotten History of Birthstones #shorts #crystals #gems #birthstone #geology

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The concept and idea of birthstones is one that took the western world by storm in the late 1800s. It became popularized with standardization by the American Jewelers Association (or Jewelers of America) of the modern birthstone chart in 1912. Yet the history is far deeper and it's not the "Breast Plate of Aaron" story that many are familiar with. Watch the full video to go on a journey through the history of birthstones.

[jennifertalley]

Everyone should go watch video in its entirety. Super informative and interesting.

[natashahowery]

Always enjoy your informative videos, thank you so much for enlightening us 😁✌️💖

[melodydawn]

screw diamonds rather have Crystal's honestly, better yet that's much better than Dimonds is the Emerald, In my opinion & Topaz

[stateofdisorder]

I got tickled because like two days ago another YouTuber I watch did birthstones too😂😂😂 he's more comedy, he does lapidary