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Author_Melise Ozkardesler
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citrine for November
crystal bracelets
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crystals for love
crystals for manifestation
custom birthstone designs
diamond for April
emerald for May
energetic properties of birthstones
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garnet for January
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gemstone collection
gemstone colours
gemstone craftsmanship
gemstone energy
gemstone healing properties
gemstone meanings
gemstone metaphysics
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gemstones for each month
handcrafted birthstone jewellery
healing crystals
healing through gemstones
intuitive jewellery design
jade jewellery
jewellery for empowerment.
jewellery with meaning
labradorite jewellery
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modern gemstone designs
moonstone
onyx for December
opal for October
pearl for June
peridot for August
personalised gifts
personalized jewellery
precious gemstones
rose quartz
ruby for July
sapphire for September
semi-precious stones
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spiritual significance of gemstones
symbolic gemstones
synthetic gemstones
topaz for November
tourmaline stones
turquoise for December
vintage birthstone jewellery
zodiac stones
Product details
- ISBN 9781446315644
- Weight: 478g
- Dimensions: 157 x 218mm
- Publication Date: 11 Nov 2025
- Publisher: David & Charles
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Hardback
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Discover the majesty of the birthstones and dive deep into the history of birthstone jewelery!
In Birthstone Stories, explore the meanings and the mineral make up of the gemstones associated with each calendar month. Filled with fascinating details about the stones themselves and how they came to be attached to each birth month, learn everything you need to know about the birthstones, from their mineral composition to their most famous specimens.
Beautifully illustrated and filled with fun facts, Birthstone Stories gives a wonderful overview of:
How we came to give each month a “birthstone”.
What each birthstone is believed to mean.
The most historically significant pieces of jewelry the birthstones have been used in.
Based on the popular social media series by goldsmith Melise Ozkardesler, Birthstone Stories reveals the secrets of the mysterious birthstones and gives new meaning to these beautiful crystals.
Melise Ozkardesler is a goldsmith trained in ancient techniques, history enthusiast, and antique jewelry collector. She is also the creator and host of the Ancient History Jewelry Stories video series, which has quickly garnered a following of 69k history-loving fans on Instagram under the handle @moonhoney.jewelry. Combining a passion for antique jewelry, ancient history, and the beauty of the natural world, she tells stories high- lighting how our love of adornment has created an important historical record, allowing us to look into our past.
A colorful childhood saw her living in such exciting places as Miami Beach, New York, Costa Rica, and Barcelona. She now lives in Brooklyn with her husband, tuxedo cat, and sizeable vintage clothing collection. When she is not at her bench making jewelry, she can often be found at the nearest farmer’s market, thrift store, antique shop, or museum.
