November 1, 2007 – 5:54 pm
If you’re new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!The traditional birthstone for November is Yellow Topaz. However, Citrine is the modern birthstone. Greeks believed topaz could increase strength. Romans thought they could improve eyesight using topaz. Egyptians thought the gem would prevent injuries. [...]
October 28, 2007 – 6:36 pm
The Italian people are known for being very artistic and expressive. They’re also very sociable and excited about living life. To the Italians, everything is art. It doesn’t matter if you’re talking about food or acting, the Italians are all artists and the presentation of everything from food to drama plays is [...]
October 7, 2007 – 12:09 am
October claims both opal and pink tourmaline as its birthstones. The opal represents hope, innocence, and purity to some, yet others see it as a sign of bad luck. Tourmaline is actually available in many colors, but the pink variety is thought to improve health, spirit, and inspire creativity.
Birthstones were once thought [...]
September 22, 2007 – 1:54 pm
The connection between a mother and daughter is unlike any other bond in the world. Some mothers choose to celebrate and express this connection by wearing matching outfits. For many mothers this is a bit too cute for grown up tastes. If you are looking for a way to celebrate that special connection that is [...]
September 16, 2007 – 10:01 pm
Sapphires represent those born in the month of September. Like most gems, sapphires have their own legends and myths. It is rumored that the sparkle of a sapphire can indicate how honest or faithful the wearer is. The more it sparkles, the more honest that person. It is thought to promote clear thinking, joy, faith, [...]
September 7, 2007 – 11:53 am
You may appreciate the beauty and craftsmanship of the quality gemstones sold at fine establishments. If you don’t necessarily appreciate the price tag that accompanies it then vintage jewelry may be your answer. Unique, well-made and interesting pieces of vintage jewelry can be acquired at a fraction of the cost of what you would find [...]
August 25, 2007 – 9:14 am
The peridot is the August birthstone. It is often confused with the emerald, because they are both green. However, the peridot usually has a more olive hue with a tint of yellow and is more transparent. Peridot makes beautiful birthstone jewelry such as August birthstone rings but it doesn’t have to be [...]
