Its time to celebrate you June babies! Born in the in the warmth of spring ending and summer beginning, it seems only fitting that your birthstone be the luxurious pearl!
The pearl comes from one of the humblest life forms, a mollusk and is a gem of beauty and elegance. Pearls are marked of taste and refinement and a sign of purity; being natures perfect gift. Pearls come with so many things to consider: from the different sources (freshwater or saltwater), different shape (round, baroque, etc), and also the color (white, golden, etc). Many designers work with pearls; like this Eli Jewels strand of pearls or this Konstantino cuff. Stop by McCaskill & Company and our knowledgeable staff can help you understand a little more about pearls.
Did you know that June has two other birthstones?
The first is the Moonstone with color varying from clear to blue-white or peach with an iridescent sheen. It was thought of by ancient civilizations to be a sacred stone, giving the wearer great understanding. The moonstone is symbolic of health and longevity. Check out gorgeous moonstone pieces like these peach moonstone earrings by Pamela Froman or captivating moonstone ring by Paul Morelli.
The other June birthstone is Alexandrite with a yellow or brown green in color, this gem has the unique characteristic of changing color to red when in certain lighting. Because of this characteristic it has been known to be called emerald by day and a ruby by night. It is a rare gemstone that is symbolic of joy and good fortune. Erica Courtney made great use of the gorgeous Alexandrite in this ring!
Stop by McCaskill & Company and check out these birthstones, along with all of our other pieces.
