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Aquamarine - March Birthstone
Are you curious about the stunning aquamarine gemstone, the birthstone for March? Let's dive into the fascinating world of this beautiful gem and uncover its unique properties and significance. What...
December Birthstone: Zircon
The month of December is lucky enough to have three gemstones: zircon, tanzanite, and turquoise. Each of these three carry a blue tone making them all perfect for the winter...
July Birthstone: Ruby
Happy birthday to all of the July babies! Your birthstone the ruby is considered the "King of Gems." It is said to represent love, health and wisdom; and believed to...
June Birthstone: Pearl
Happy birthday to everyone born in June! Your birthstone the pearl is a precious stone that can be found dating back as far as ancient Greece. The oldest known pearl...
April Birthstone: Diamond
Happy birthday to everyone born in April! Your birthstone is the diamond which is at least 3 billion years old. Diamonds form about 100 miles below ground and get carried...
February Birthstone: Amethyst
Happy birthday to all of the February babies! Your birthstone the amethyst is a precious stone that was often used by Egyptians, Greeks, medieval European soldiers, and so many more....
January Birthstone: Garnet
Happy birthday to everyone born in January! Your birthstone the garnet is a precious stone that can be found all the way back to 3000 BC. Which is proof of...
August Birthstone: Peridot
JFA peridot and diamond earrings The fresh lime green of peridot is its distinctive signature. The color of most gems is caused by traces of other elements but the color...
February Birthstone: Amethyst
Marco Bicego | 18K Gold and Amethyst Stud Earrings Amethyst is the birthstone for the month of February, the traditional anniversary gemstone for the sixth year of marriage and the...
Happy Birthday July Babies!
What a stunning birthstone to have, the ruby! One of the most popular gems, fine rubies can be some of the most expensive gems. A ruby is extremely durable and...
January Birthstone: Garnet
Happy Birthday January babies! January's birthstone, garnet, Latin word meaning 'pomegranate,' is known for being a darker shade of red. Garnets are actually mined in a rainbow of colors. From...
"Gem of the Finest Water" - May's Birthstone, Emerald
The word emerald is derived from Latin: esmaralda/esmaraldus which originated in Greek "green gem." Emeralds, like all colored gemstones, are graded using four basic parameters-the four Cs: color, cut, clarity,...
