| Baby jewelry can be a perfect gift for a special | | | | tribes of Israel. It is believed that the power and |
| occasion, such as marking the birth of a newborn | | | | luck associated with a gemstone increases during |
| or as a christening or confirmation present. The | | | | the relevant month. |
| wonderful thing about baby jewelry is that a high | | | | You need to be careful when choosing birthstones |
| quality piece of jewelry is not just a great gift, it | | | | though; each month has a number of birthstones |
| will also often become a highly-treasured | | | | associated with it, based on a number of different |
| keepsake and family heirloom that can be handed | | | | factors. For example, my birth month is |
| down through many generations. | | | | December, which has the following birthstones: |
| This kind of value cannot be measured in | | | | 1. Modern birthstones: Turquoise and Blue Topaz, |
| monetary terms and, in reality, the actual cost of | | | | 2. Traditional Hebrew birthstone: Ruby, |
| baby jewelry is not important; it's the sentimental | | | | 3. Traditional Roman birthstone: Ruby, |
| value that is priceless. | | | | 4. Traditional Arabic birthstone: Ruby, |
| The classic baby jewelry items are of course | | | | 5. Traditional Hindu birthstone: Topaz. |
| bracelets, with bangle bracelets in gold or silver | | | | Alternatively, my Zodiac sign is Sagittarius, which |
| being the most popular. These are also the safest | | | | has the following birthstones: |
| items of adornment for babies, but pendant, | | | | 1. Zodiac stone: Topaz, |
| charm bracelets, beautiful crosses and stylish | | | | 2. Talismanic stone: Beryl, |
| earrings are also popular choices. Gold and silver | | | | 3. Birthstones: Blue Topaz, Blue Zircon, Ruby, Lapis |
| have always been the materials of choice, | | | | Lazuli, Turquoise, Citrine. |
| however, in these days of "bling," diamonds and | | | | Take your pick! |
| colorful charms are increasingly being used and | | | | Of course, if we are talking about baby jewelry, |
| designs are becoming more intricate. | | | | safety is a very important issue, for example, |
| If you are looking for a slightly different piece of | | | | teething babies will always want to bite into their |
| baby jewelry, or one with a more special | | | | bracelets, or put them in their mouths. In general, |
| significance, a great idea is to get a piece which | | | | you don't need to worry though - baby jewelry is |
| incorporates a birthstone. What better way | | | | necessarily hypoallergenic, to keep it from irritating |
| celebrate a new life, than with a piece of jewelry | | | | a baby's extremely delicate skin. In addition, the |
| that has a connection with the date of their birth. | | | | charms that come with baby jewelry are usually |
| Birthstones are gems associated with the calendar | | | | tightly woven in, so there is little danger of them |
| months of the year and they are considered | | | | falling off or apart even if the baby is teething. |
| lucky for people who are born in those months. | | | | But always check! |
| Some scholars attribute the origin of the tradition | | | | There is no doubt that, if carefully chosen, even |
| of birthstones to the Breastplate of Aaron (the | | | | the simplest piece of baby jewelry can have an |
| brother of Moses), a religious caftan arranged with | | | | effect that could last fro several lifetimes. |
| twelve gemstones that represented the twelve | | | | |