{"id":167,"date":"2025-06-13T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-13T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gemswitheva.com\/?p=167"},"modified":"2025-06-05T01:10:17","modified_gmt":"2025-06-05T01:10:17","slug":"a-quick-birthstones-roundup-a-guide-to-the-gems-of-the-months-including-alternatives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gemswitheva.com\/?p=167","title":{"rendered":"A Quick Birthstones Roundup: A Guide to the Gems of the Months (Including Alternatives)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

I should start by saying that my interest in stones is purely from the gemology and esthetic point of view, and any spiritual information is not something this article will provide for you.
With that said:
Birthstones have captivated humanity for centuries, linking the beauty of gemstones with the calendar months and personal identity. Alongside the primary birthstones, alternative birthstones offer additional choices that add variety and significance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I wanted to bring to you a guide that would allow you to understand your birthstone and those of your loved one a little bit better, This guide is here to do just that. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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January<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Primary Birthstone: Garnet<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • Historical Significance:<\/strong> Garnet symbolizes protection, strength, and eternal friendship.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Composition:<\/strong> Group of silicate minerals, most commonly almandine (Fe\u2083Al\u2082(SiO\u2084)\u2083).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Hardness:<\/strong> 6.5\u20137.5 on the Mohs scale.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Density:<\/strong> 3.5\u20134.3 g\/cm\u00b3.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Primary Sources:<\/strong> India, Madagascar, Sri Lanka, and the U.S.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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    Alternative Birthstone: Rose Quartz<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    • Historical Significance:<\/strong> Known as the \u201clove stone,\u201d rose quartz is believed to promote emotional healing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Composition:<\/strong> Quartz (SiO\u2082) colored by trace elements like titanium or manganese.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Hardness:<\/strong> 7 on the Mohs scale.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Density:<\/strong> 2.65 g\/cm\u00b3.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Primary Sources:<\/strong> Brazil, Madagascar, and South Africa.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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      February<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Primary Birthstone: Amethyst<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
        \n
      • Historical Significance:<\/strong> The Ancient Greeks believed amethyst prevented intoxication.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Composition:<\/strong> Purple quartz (SiO\u2082) colored by iron and natural radiation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Hardness:<\/strong> 7 on the Mohs scale.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Density:<\/strong> 2.65 g\/cm\u00b3.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Primary Sources:<\/strong> Brazil, Uruguay, Zambia, and Russia.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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        Alternative Birthstone: Onyx<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
          \n
        • Historical Significance:<\/strong> Onyx was revered for protection and grounding in many cultures.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Composition:<\/strong> Chalcedony (SiO\u2082) with bands of quartz.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Hardness:<\/strong> 6.5\u20137 on the Mohs scale.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Density:<\/strong> 2.55\u20132.70 g\/cm\u00b3.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Primary Sources:<\/strong> Brazil, India, and Madagascar.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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          March<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

          Primary Birthstone: Aquamarine<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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          • Historical Significance:<\/strong> Associated with the sea, aquamarine symbolizes courage and calm.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Composition:<\/strong> Blue-green beryl (Be\u2083Al\u2082(Si\u2086O\u2081\u2088)).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Hardness:<\/strong> 7.5\u20138 on the Mohs scale.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Density:<\/strong> 2.68\u20132.91 g\/cm\u00b3.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Primary Sources:<\/strong> Brazil, Madagascar, and Nigeria.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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            Alternative Birthstone: Bloodstone<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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            • Historical Significance:<\/strong> Believed to bring strength and purification.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Composition:<\/strong> A dark green variety of chalcedony with red spots of iron oxide.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Hardness:<\/strong> 6.5\u20137 on the Mohs scale.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Density:<\/strong> 2.6\u20132.7 g\/cm\u00b3.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Primary Sources:<\/strong> India, Australia, and the Czech Republic.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
              \"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

              April<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

              Primary Birthstone: Diamond<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                \n
              • Historical Significance:<\/strong> Symbolizes eternal love and strength.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Composition:<\/strong> Pure carbon (C).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Hardness:<\/strong> 10 on the Mohs scale.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Density:<\/strong> 3.5 g\/cm\u00b3.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Primary Sources:<\/strong> Russia, Botswana, Canada, and Australia.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
                \"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                Alternative Birthstone: White Sapphire<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                  \n
                • Historical Significance:<\/strong> A symbol of purity and wisdom, offering an ethical alternative to diamonds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Composition:<\/strong> Corundum (Al\u2082O\u2083).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Hardness:<\/strong> 9 on the Mohs scale.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Density:<\/strong> 3.95\u20134.03 g\/cm\u00b3.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Primary Sources:<\/strong> Sri Lanka, Madagascar, and Australia.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                  May<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                  Primary Birthstone: Emerald<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                    \n
                  • Historical Significance:<\/strong> Associated with rebirth, love, and fertility.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Composition:<\/strong> Green beryl (Be\u2083Al\u2082(Si\u2086O\u2081\u2088)) with chromium and vanadium.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Hardness:<\/strong> 7.5\u20138 on the Mohs scale.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Density:<\/strong> 2.7\u20132.8 g\/cm\u00b3.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Primary Sources:<\/strong> Colombia, Zambia, and Brazil.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                    Alternative Birthstone: Chrysoprase<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                      \n
                    • Historical Significance:<\/strong> Symbolizes growth and happiness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Composition:<\/strong> A variety of chalcedony (SiO\u2082) colored by nickel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Hardness:<\/strong> 6\u20137 on the Mohs scale.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Density:<\/strong> 2.6 g\/cm\u00b3.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Primary Sources:<\/strong> Australia, Brazil, and Tanzania.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                      June<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                      Primary Birthstone: Pearl<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                        \n
                      • Historical Significance:<\/strong> A symbol of purity and wisdom.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      • Composition:<\/strong> Organic, composed of aragonite (CaCO\u2083) and conchiolin.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      • Hardness:<\/strong> 2.5\u20134.5 on the Mohs scale.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      • Density:<\/strong> 2.60\u20132.85 g\/cm\u00b3.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      • Primary Sources:<\/strong> Japan, China, and Australia.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                        Alternative Birthstones: Moonstone and Alexandrite<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                        Moonstone<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
                          \n
                        • Historical Significance:<\/strong> Represents intuition and emotional balance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        • Composition:<\/strong> A feldspar mineral (KAlSi\u2083O\u2088).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        • Hardness:<\/strong> 6\u20136.5 on the Mohs scale.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        • Density:<\/strong> 2.56\u20132.60 g\/cm\u00b3.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        • Primary Sources:<\/strong> Sri Lanka, India, and Madagascar.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
                          \"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                          Alexandrite<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
                            \n
                          • Historical Significance:<\/strong> Known for its color-changing property and connection to prosperity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          • Composition:<\/strong> A variety of chrysoberyl (BeAl\u2082O\u2084) with chromium.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          • Hardness:<\/strong> 8.5 on the Mohs scale.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          • Density:<\/strong> 3.5\u20133.84 g\/cm\u00b3.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          • Primary Sources:<\/strong> Russia, Brazil, and Sri Lanka.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
                            \"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                            July<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                            Primary Birthstone: Ruby<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                              \n
                            • Historical Significance:<\/strong> Known as the “King of Gems,” symbolizing passion and vitality.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                            • Composition:<\/strong> Corundum (Al\u2082O\u2083) with chromium.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                            • Hardness:<\/strong> 9 on the Mohs scale.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                            • Density:<\/strong> 3.97\u20134.05 g\/cm\u00b3.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                            • Primary Sources:<\/strong> Myanmar, Mozambique, and Thailand.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
                              \"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                              Alternative Birthstone: Carnelian<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                                \n
                              • Historical Significance:<\/strong> Associated with courage and creativity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                              • Composition:<\/strong> A variety of chalcedony (SiO\u2082) with iron oxide.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                              • Hardness:<\/strong> 6.5\u20137 on the Mohs scale.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                              • Density:<\/strong> 2.58\u20132.64 g\/cm\u00b3.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                              • Primary Sources:<\/strong> Brazil, India, and Uruguay.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
                                \"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                                August<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                                Primary Birthstone: Peridot<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                                  \n
                                • Historical Significance:<\/strong> Known as the \u201cgem of the sun,\u201d symbolizing prosperity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                • Composition:<\/strong> Olivine ((Mg, Fe)\u2082SiO\u2084).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                • Hardness:<\/strong> 6.5\u20137 on the Mohs scale.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                • Density:<\/strong> 3.2\u20134.3 g\/cm\u00b3.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                • Primary Sources:<\/strong> Arizona (USA), China, and Pakistan.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
                                  \"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                                  Alternative Birthstone: Spinel<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                                    \n
                                  • Historical Significance:<\/strong> Often mistaken for rubies in history, spinel represents vitality and energy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                  • Composition:<\/strong> Magnesium aluminum oxide (MgAl\u2082O\u2084).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                  • Hardness:<\/strong> 7.5\u20138 on the Mohs scale.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                  • Density:<\/strong> 3.5\u20134.1 g\/cm\u00b3.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                  • Primary Sources:<\/strong> Myanmar, Sri Lanka, and Tanzania.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
                                    \"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                                    September<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                                    Primary Birthstone: Sapphire<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                                      \n
                                    • Historical Significance:<\/strong> Represents wisdom and royalty.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                    • Composition:<\/strong> Corundum (Al\u2082O\u2083) with trace elements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                    • Hardness:<\/strong> 9 on the Mohs scale.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                    • Density:<\/strong> 3.95\u20134.03 g\/cm\u00b3.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                    • Primary Sources:<\/strong> Sri Lanka, Kashmir, and Madagascar.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
                                      \"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                                      Alternative Birthstone: Lapis Lazuli<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                                        \n
                                      • Historical Significance:<\/strong> A symbol of truth and enlightenment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                      • Composition:<\/strong> A rock containing lazurite, calcite, and pyrite.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                      • Hardness:<\/strong> 5\u20135.5 on the Mohs scale.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                      • Density:<\/strong> 2.7\u20132.9 g\/cm\u00b3.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                      • Primary Sources:<\/strong> Afghanistan, Chile, and Russia.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
                                        \"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                                        October<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                                        Primary Birthstone: Opal<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                                          \n
                                        • Historical Significance:<\/strong> Symbolizes hope and creativity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                        • Composition:<\/strong> Hydrated silica (SiO\u2082\u00b7nH\u2082O).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                        • Hardness:<\/strong> 5.5\u20136.5 on the Mohs scale.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                        • Density:<\/strong> 1.98\u20132.25 g\/cm\u00b3.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                        • Primary Sources:<\/strong> Australia, Ethiopia, and Brazil.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
                                          \"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                                          Alternative Birthstone: Tourmaline<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                                            \n
                                          • Historical Significance:<\/strong> Known for its variety of colors and connection to emotional healing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                          • Composition:<\/strong> Complex borosilicate with varying elements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                          • Hardness:<\/strong> 7\u20137.5 on the Mohs scale.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                          • Density:<\/strong> 3.0\u20133.3 g\/cm\u00b3.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                          • Primary Sources:<\/strong> Brazil, Afghanistan, and Mozambique.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
                                            \"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                                            November<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                                            Primary Birthstone: Topaz<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                                              \n
                                            • Historical Significance:<\/strong> Symbolizes strength and intelligence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                            • Composition:<\/strong> Fluorosilicate mineral (Al\u2082SiO\u2084(F,OH)\u2082).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                            • Hardness:<\/strong> 8 on the Mohs scale.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                            • Density:<\/strong> 3.49\u20133.57 g\/cm\u00b3.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                            • Primary Sources:<\/strong> Brazil, Pakistan, and Russia.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
                                              \"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                                              Alternative Birthstone: Citrine<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                                                \n
                                              • Historical Significance:<\/strong> Believed to bring prosperity and warmth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                              • Composition:<\/strong> A yellow variety of quartz (SiO\u2082).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                              • Hardness:<\/strong> 7 on the Mohs scale.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                              • Density:<\/strong> 2.65 g\/cm\u00b3.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                              • Primary Sources:<\/strong> Brazil, Madagascar, and Bolivia.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
                                                \"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                                                December<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                                                Primary Birthstone: Turquoise<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                                                  \n
                                                • Historical Significance:<\/strong> Associated with protection and serenity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                • Composition:<\/strong> Hydrated phosphate of copper and aluminum (CuAl\u2086(PO\u2084)\u2084(OH)\u2088\u00b74H\u2082O).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                • Hardness:<\/strong> 5\u20136 on the Mohs scale.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                • Density:<\/strong> 2.6\u20132.9 g\/cm\u00b3.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                • Primary Sources:<\/strong> Iran, the U.S., and China.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
                                                  \"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                                                  Alternative Birthstones: Tanzanite and Zircon<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                                                  Tanzanite<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
                                                    \n
                                                  • Historical Significance:<\/strong> A modern gem associated with transformation and insight.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                  • Composition:<\/strong> Zoisite (Ca\u2082Al\u2083(SiO\u2084)\u2083(OH)).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                  • Hardness:<\/strong> 6\u20137 on the Mohs scale.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                  • Density:<\/strong> 3.10\u20133.38 g\/cm\u00b3.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                  • Primary Sources:<\/strong> Tanzania.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
                                                    \"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                                                    Zircon<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
                                                      \n
                                                    • Historical Significance:<\/strong> Often confused with diamonds, zircon represents wisdom and wealth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                    • Composition:<\/strong> Zirconium silicate (ZrSiO\u2084).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                    • Hardness:<\/strong> 6\u20137.5 on the Mohs scale.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                    • Density:<\/strong> 4.6\u20134.7 g\/cm\u00b3.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                    • Primary Sources:<\/strong> Cambodia, Sri Lanka, and Australia.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
                                                      \"\"<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                                                      I should start by saying that my interest in stones is purely from the gemology and esthetic point of view, and any spiritual information is not something this article will provide for you. With that said: Birthstones have captivated humanity for centuries, linking the beauty of gemstones with the calendar months and personal identity. Alongside the primary birthstones, alternative birthstones offer additional choices that add variety and significance. I wanted to bring to you a guide that would allow you to understand your birthstone and those of your loved one a little bit better, This guide is here to do just that. January Primary Birthstone: Garnet Alternative Birthstone: Rose Quartz February Primary Birthstone: Amethyst Alternative Birthstone: Onyx March Primary Birthstone: Aquamarine Alternative Birthstone: Bloodstone April Primary Birthstone: Diamond Alternative Birthstone: White Sapphire May Primary Birthstone: Emerald Alternative Birthstone: Chrysoprase June Primary Birthstone: Pearl Alternative Birthstones: Moonstone and Alexandrite Moonstone Alexandrite July Primary Birthstone: Ruby Alternative Birthstone: Carnelian August Primary Birthstone: Peridot Alternative Birthstone: Spinel September Primary Birthstone: Sapphire Alternative Birthstone: Lapis Lazuli October Primary Birthstone: Opal Alternative Birthstone: Tourmaline November Primary Birthstone: Topaz Alternative Birthstone: Citrine December Primary Birthstone: Turquoise Alternative Birthstones: Tanzanite and Zircon Tanzanite Zircon<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":266,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[99,1],"tags":[115,113,57,21,24,19,18,20,25,35,114,47,23,116,117],"class_list":["post-167","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-general-information","category-uncategorized","tag-birthdates","tag-birthstones","tag-diamond","tag-diamonds","tag-education","tag-gemology","tag-gems","tag-jewelry","tag-learning","tag-mohs-scale","tag-monthly","tag-ruby","tag-sapphire","tag-turquoise","tag-zircon"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gemswitheva.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/167","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/gemswitheva.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/gemswitheva.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gemswitheva.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gemswitheva.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=167"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/gemswitheva.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/167\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":267,"href":"https:\/\/gemswitheva.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/167\/revisions\/267"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gemswitheva.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/266"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gemswitheva.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=167"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gemswitheva.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=167"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gemswitheva.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=167"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}