Tea & Gemstones

033. History of Birthstones

January 31, 2023 Jennifer Sieverling, Jewelry Historian Season 2 Episode 33
033. History of Birthstones
Tea & Gemstones
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Tea & Gemstones
033. History of Birthstones
Jan 31, 2023 Season 2 Episode 33
Jennifer Sieverling, Jewelry Historian

The notion of assigning a gemstone to represent a specific calendar month is a concept both ancient and modern, with shifting definitions through time.  Let's pull birthstone's origins from the fog of history, talk about who exactly made the current month assignment lists (and why) and how birthstones as an entity play into the psychology of healthy self-definition.

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Writer, Producer, Host - Jennifer Sieverling 

Music - Joseph McDade & Audionautix 

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The notion of assigning a gemstone to represent a specific calendar month is a concept both ancient and modern, with shifting definitions through time.  Let's pull birthstone's origins from the fog of history, talk about who exactly made the current month assignment lists (and why) and how birthstones as an entity play into the psychology of healthy self-definition.

Please leave a rating/review if you're enjoying the podcast! It makes a huge difference in the algorithm to help the show

Patreon for exclusive bonus episodes & merchandise: https://www.patreon.com/teaandgemstonespodcast

Writer, Producer, Host - Jennifer Sieverling 

Music - Joseph McDade & Audionautix 

---Stay Sparkly