有人说诞生石起源于圣书,以犹太教祭司祭服胸前佩戴的十二颗宝石为依据。其实,规定十二个月的诞生石是珠宝业者普及宝石知识,宣传推广宝石饰品的需要。美国宝石商公会早在1912年,就制定了十二个月份的诞生石。后来,英国贵重金属公会与日本全国宝 Some people say that the birthstone originated in the holy book, based on the twelve jewels worn by the Jewish priests on their chests. In fact, the birthstone that stipulates twelve months is the need of gemstone industry to popularize gemstone knowledge and promote gemstone jewelry. As early as 1912, the American Gem Association made a birthstone of twelve months. Later, the British Precious Metals Society and Japan’s National treasure