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| | Birthstone Legends |
 | | In contemporary times, recognized as the birthstone of February, it was once believed to bring peace of mind to the wearer. |
 | | Prior to the 15th century it was thought to be the birthstone for those born in October. |
 | | A birthstone for December, and ranking highest among all the opaque stones, turquoise, the "Turkish stone" is highly prized throughout Asia and Africa, not only for its particular hue of blue, a robins-egg blue or sky blue, but more importantly for its prophylactic and therapeutic qualities. |
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