Birthstone Stories - by Melise Ozkardesler (Hardcover)

About the Book

Birthstone Stories explores the magic, meaning and history of the birthstones, covering every month in detail and revealing some of the most beautiful and significant pieces of jewelery and birthstone specimens ever found. Beautifully illustrated, it elevates the birthstones and is the perfect book for anyone curious about crystals and history.

Book Synopsis

Discover the majesty of the birthstones and dive deep into the history of birthstone jewelry!

In Birthstone Stories, explore the meanings and the mineral make up of the gemstones associated with each calendar month. Filled with fascinating details about the stones themselves and how they came to be attached to each birth month, learn everything you need to know about the birthstones, from their mineral composition to their most famous specimens.

Beautifully illustrated and filled with fun facts, Birthstone Stories gives a wonderful overview of:

• How we came to give each month a "birthstone".
• What each birthstone is believed to mean.
• The most historically significant pieces of jewelry the birthstones have been used in.

Based on the popular social media series by goldsmith Melise Ozkardesler, Birthstone Stories reveals the secrets of the mysterious birthstones and gives new meaning to these beautiful crystals.

About the Author

Melise Ozkardesler is a goldsmith trained in ancient techniques, history enthusiast, and antique jewelry collector. She is also the creator and host of the Ancient History Jewelry Stories video series, which has quickly garnered a following of 69k history-loving fans on Instagram under the handle @moonhoney.jewelry. Combining a passion for antique jewelry, ancient history, and the beauty of the natural world, she tells stories high- lighting how our love of adornment has created an important historical record, allowing us to look into our past.