GOING GODDESS™

Each month has its own special character and prominence marked by the seasons of a solar year and man-made reasons for celebration. Every single day of each month of the year is a holiday to someone in the world as a result of their birth. One of the favorite gifts to present someone on their birthday is their birthstone.
Essentially, birthstones are minerals, cut and polished into gems which can be set into metal and worn as jewelry. Stones are associated with great legends and powers, including tales of healing, good fortune, protection, and spiritual influence. One such story can be found in the Holy Bible which gives an account of Aaron, a high priest to the Hebrews. Interestingly, many gem scholars agree that the custom of valuing birthstones originated from the Breastplate of Aaron. Worn as a ceremonial garment, the breastplate was set with twelve different gemstones which represented the twelve tribes of Israel, and through it God revealed his divine will for his people.

Exodus 28:15-21
15 And thou shalt make the breastplate of judgment with cunning work; after the work of the ephod thou shalt make it; of gold, of blue, and of purple, and of scarlet, and of fine twined linen, shalt thou make it.
16 Foursquare it shall be being doubled; a span shall be the length thereof, and a span shall be the breadth thereof.
17 And thou shalt set in it settings of stones, even four rows of stones: the first row shall be a sardius, a topaz, and a carbuncle: this shall be the first row.
18 And the second row shall be an emerald, a sapphire, and a diamond.
19 And the third row a ligure, an agate, and an amethyst.
20 And the fourth row a beryl, and an onyx, and a jasper: they shall be set in gold in their inclosings.
21 And the stones shall be with the names of the children of Israel, twelve, according to their names, like the engravings of a signet; every one with his name shall they be according to the twelve tribes.

Topaz is the birthstone for November. It is commonly seen in a golden brown tone but also comes in varieties of blue, pink and red. Best known for aiding mental clarity, Topaz can boost confidence, aid digestion, recharge energy levels, and stimulate optimism.