ONLINE: Since the turn of the last century, each month has had a birthstone associated with it. But this tradition began centuries ago, as people began to cherish precious and semiprecious stones. We will explore the 12 birthstones in their geological formation, locations, mining and marketing, and their significance to human lore and legend. Each week we will look at four birthstones. | Lecture + Q&A.
Max enrollment: 200.
Class sessions are recorded.
Stephenie Slahor holds Ph.D. and J.D. degrees and is retired from her law practice and from university and law school teaching. She now creates informative and enjoyable OLLI courses for universities around the nation.