Birthstone Stories : Discover the Glittering Gemstones of the Year and Their Fascinating Stories

Author: Ozkardesler, Melise

Precious metal & precious stones: artworks & design

Published on 11 November 2025 by David & Charles (Verbena) in the United Kingdom.

Hardback | 144 pages, 177 Illustrations
155 x 217 x 20 | 472g

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