Amethyst Ruby Peridot
What human culture would you link with the Birthstones?
I’m working on a writing project (manuscript…hopefully novel someday). My creative process is non-linear at best, and so I’m taking all the baby steps towards this goal. I’m trying to draw on elements of different human cultures from throughout history to enhance the world I’m creating. To this end, I open this question: In my stories, there are 12 worlds, each based on one of the 12 birthstones of the year. Each world has traits and grants powers that are similar to that stone. What human culture would you link with the birthstones? (the list I’m using, starting with January, is: garnet / amethyst / aquamarine / diamond / emerald / pearl / Ruby / peridot / sapphire / opal / topaz / turquoise.)
This is a curiosity question. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks.
Interesting question. I suppose it depends on whether you’re looking at the property of the stone, the zodiac sign with which it is associated, or month symbolism. But just throwing it all into the mix, if I had to guess at cultures and stones, I’d say Pearl would be Oceanic, South Sea Islands. Turquoise, Southwestern Native American. Emerald, South American Native Americans. Topaz, Thailand or Tibet. Aquamarine, Ancient Rome. Ruby, India. Garnet, Norse. Diamond, Africa. Opal, Australian Aborigine. Peridot, Japan. Amethyst, Persian. Sapphire has me stumped. Maybe the Renaissance. FWIW.
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