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A birthstone is a gemstone that represents a person's birth period, usually the month or zodiac sign. Birthstones are often worn as jewelry or a pendant necklace.
Emerald is regarded as the traditional birthstone for May as well as the traditional gemstone for the astrological sign of Taurus. [38] [need quotation to verify] Traditional alchemical lore ascribes several uses and characteristics to emeralds: The virtue of the Emerald is to counteract poison.
Ruby is the traditional birthstone for July and is usually pinker than garnet, although some rhodolite garnets have a similar pinkish hue to most rubies. The world's most valuable ruby to be sold at auction is the Sunrise Ruby , which sold for US$34.8 million.
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Peridot olivine is the birthstone for the month of August. [17] Peridot has often been mistaken for emerald beryl and other green gems. [18] Noted gemologist G.F. Kunz discussed the confusion between beryl and peridot in many church treasures, most notably the "Three Magi treasure" in the Dom of Cologne, Germany. [19] [1]
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