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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