Did you know that every Birmingham landmark has a “birthday?” We decided to have a little fun and find out how each of these local icons’ “birth” dates would align with a birthstone.

To take it to the next level—why not?—we asked the experts at Diamonds Direct to help us pick out stunning birthstone pieces for each Birmingham spot.

Legion Field: November 19, 1927 | Citrine

Legion Field celebrates its birthday in November—which is extra special to me since that’s my birthday month, too! I feel honored to share a birthday with such a historic Birmingham landmark.

Ninety-eight years ago, on November 19, 1927, the inaugural game at Legion Field was played between Birmingham-Southern College and Howard College (now Samford University).

November’s birthstone is the citrine—a warm, golden-ye

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