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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...
Amethyst: Royal Beauty
McCaskill & Company we love gemstones - it is such a vast and colorful world when you talk about gemstones. Stop in and check out our selection of gemstones but...
June Birthstone: Pearl
Did you know that June actually has three birthstones? Alexandrite, moonstone and pearl; but for this we will be focusing on the pearl. History "No sparkling gemstone or glittering jewel...
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...
Science of Stones: RUBY
Oscar Heyman Gold/Platinum Ruby & Diamond Necklace Photographed for Accessories Almanac by Sally Griffiths. Theres a reason red cars feel faster and red dresses command more attention. Red is the...
September Birthstone: Sapphire
JFA sapphire and diamond rings Sapphire comes from the Greek word for blue, sappheiros , and this gem provides the most beautiful blues of the gem kingdom. The ancient Persians...
