Tea & Gemstones

All Things Jewelry! Your home for a happy shiny mix of social commentary and gemstone history. Dish on today's modern jewelry trends and discover designers both classic and new. We also get historical and science-y; let's talk epic diamonds, scandals, royal crown jewels and why certain gems are the way they are. Basically, come in and enjoy all things shimmer glimmer and shine.

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033. History of Birthstones

January 31, 2023 • Jennifer Sieverling, Jewelry Historian • Season 2 • Episode 33

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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.

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Writer, Producer, Host - Jennifer Sieverling

Music - Joseph McDade & Audionautix

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