Historically birthstones were based on [[astrology]], and each stone was fabled to have its own properties and characteristics, for instance, the turquoise was thought to have healing properties and bring good fortune to the wearer. Some birthstones have also been used to denote status, for instance [[Amethyst]] was once worn to symbolize royalty. | Historically birthstones were based on [[astrology]], and each stone was fabled to have its own properties and characteristics, for instance, the turquoise was thought to have healing properties and bring good fortune to the wearer. Some birthstones have also been used to denote status, for instance [[Amethyst]] was once worn to symbolize royalty. |