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birthstone: see month month, in chronology, the conventional period of a lunation, i.e., passage of the moon through all its phases. It is usually computed at approximately 29 or 30 days. ..... Click the link for more information. . birthstoneGemstone associated with the month of one's birth. Wearing one was popularly supposed to bring good luck or health. The ancient belief that supernatural powers could be attributed to gemstones is still held by some people today. The list of genuine stones (e.g., diamond, emerald, sapphire, ruby) was supplemented in the 20th century by a series of synthetic stones for use as less costly substitutes. |
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| The blue gem represents the birthstone of the month she was married. Pearl is the only birthstone that's organic, or made by living things. The Pharaoh's command invokes the birthstones to pinpoint the perfect opportunity to kill. |
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