Tiffany & Co.'s birthstone booklet, by the gemologist who gave his name to kunzite — with the stone for your month in eight different traditions.

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3 stones in this part of Birth Stones.

January

No gems save garnets should be worn By her who in this month is born; They will insure her constancy, True friendship and fidelity. The…

June

Who comes with summer to this earth, And owes to June her hour of birth, With ring of agate on her hand Can health, long life and wealth…

July

The heav'n-blue turquoise should adorn All those who in July are born; For thus they'll be exempt and free From love's doubts and anxiety…

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