Mystical properties of inanimate objects to influence the fate and behavior of people were seen for a long time. Already in the Sumerian written sources were mentioned the matching of stones with the signs of zodiac, there were made some conclusion of what stones fit most of all to every zodiac sign. Carlos Castaneda in his famous nine-volume edition about magic and mysticism leads Yaqui Indians point of view that stones aren't non-living objects. The stones are endowed with a different level of consciousness, which makes it impossible to communicate with people directly, but it doesn't mean that there is no life in rocks. Finally, as exeample of living stones may become one of the most visible manifestations of the "living stones", moving stones from the "Death Valley" in California. Gems tend to influence the person to whom belong. Why and how, most likely in the near future no one will answer. But our ancestors observing for centuries the signs of this influence, made ??a few cards to whom which stone is most suitable. Jewish historian, of the I century BC Flavius Josephus, for the first time declares the relationship between 12 stones in the ceremonial robe of the Jewish high priest Abraham with the 12 months of the year (see the Bible "Exodus" Chapter 28). In the Middle Ages the influence of precious stones on person was not disputed, but with the development of science in the Renaissance period, were made efforts to finding some kind of meaning in traditional beliefs. Ironically, the fact of gemstones influence on person they never doubted. All efforts were made to find a plausible explanation for the strange and mystical properties of gemstones, capable to influence the character, health or happiness of their owner. About gemstones that suit to peoples born in different months, wrote more that thousand years ago, one of the earliest and often-quoted manuscript was written by Marbode, Bishop of Rennes, who lived in 1035 -1123 years from the birth of Christ. His book is called "De Lapidibus". Marbode - the great man of his time, a distinguished scholar and researcher. Not surprisingly, he became interested in magic and medicinal properties of gems. "De Lapidibus" was the most popular book about precious stones in the Middle Ages. It was translated into French, Spanish, Irish, Hebrew and English. We know that in the world is now 125 surviving Latin manuscripts. In the United States were found three of them. The last time the copy of the book appeared in public in 1932. January - Garnet February - Amethyst, Hyacinth, Pearls March - Bloodstone, Jasper April - Diamond, Sapphire May - Emerald, Agate June - Cat's Eye, Turquoise, Agate July - Turquoise, Onyx August - Carnelian, Moonstone, Topaz September - Peridot October - Opal, Aquamarine November - Topaz, Pearls December - Bloodstone, Ruby However, don't rush to choose stones according to these recommendations. Investigations of the gemstones properties for five centuries were greatly progressed and advanced, matching stones by zodiac becomes significantly different from the medieval. In 1912, in Kansas, was the first meeting of the American National Association of Jewelers. There was developed and adopted a new list of stones and their corresponding to month of birth: ANAJ version from 1912: January - Garnet February - Amethyst March - Bloodstone, Aquamarine April - Diamond May - Emerald June - Pearl, Moonstone July - Ruby August - Sardonyx, Peridot September - Sapphire October - Opal, Tourmaline November - Topaz December - Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli These recommendations are also different from those above. Jewelry Industry Council of America has for the several times changed the list of stones. In 1952, officially was added Alexandrite gemstone for June, Citrine for November, Pink Tourmaline for October, was replaced Lapis Lazuli from December, and changed with Blue Zircon, was changed the order of importance of stones for March. The most recent changes have affected the list of stones in 2002, was added Tanzanite for December, buy tanzanite jewelry. British National Association of Jewelers has released its version of their list of stones in 1937. Thus, the modern, final list of gemstones, corresponding to the month of birth, or stones by zodiac signs, in accordance with the recommendations of the Industrial Jewellery Council of America, looks today like this: Version JICA in 2013: January - Garnet February - Amethyst March - Aquamarine, Bloodstone April - Diamond (including Black Diamond) May - Emerald June -Pearl, Moonstone, Alexandrite July -Ruby August -Peridot September -Sapphire October -Opal, Tourmaline November -Topaz, Citrine December -Turquoise, Zircon, Tanzanite, buy tanzanite rings This version is today the only officially recommending.
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