Birthstones have become a normal part of most people’s lives-- it’s incredibly common to know what your birthstone is, and most people probably have some kind of jewelry that has their birthstone in it. But have you ever wondered how the birthstone trend started?

ANNIVERSARIES are special days in our lives, marking a lifelong commitment that simply keeps extending with each year that passes.

And traditionally gifts are given which increase in value as the number of the anniversary rises, to mark that commitment.