Birthstone Stories

Discover the majesty of the birthstones and dive deep into the history of birthstone jewellery! In Birthstone Stories, explore the meanings and the mineral makeup 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 jewellery 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.

AUTHOR: Melise Ozkardesler is a goldsmith trained in ancient techniques, history enthusiast, and antique jewellery 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 jewellery, ancient history, and the beauty of the natural world, she tells stories highlighting how our love of adornment has created an important historical record, allowing us to look into our past.

A colourful childhood saw her living in such exciting places as Miami Beach, New York, Costa Rica, and Barcelona. She now lives in Brooklyn with her husband, tuxedo cat, and sizeable vintage clothing collection. When she is not at her bench making jewellery, she can often be found at the nearest farmer's market, thrift store, antique shop, or museum.