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https://mbsfestival.com.au/melbourne/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2018/05/Made-by-Earth.png1140300Birthstones have a rich history and mythology. The first association of a special gem with each month of the year was recorded in the Christian Bible in the story of Exodus. The original breastplate of the High Priest of the Hebrews was said to have contained 12 gems which represented the 12 months of the year.