December 1, 2010 – 5:57 am
Perhaps the most difficult part of choosing a birthstone gift for someone celebrating a December birthday, is trying to decide which one you want to buy. December birthstones are zircon, Turquoise, Tanzanite, Lapis Lazuli and blue topaz. It is all a matter of personal taste.
Each of the stones has it’s special qualities. The turquoise has [...]
November 1, 2010 – 5:56 am
The modern birthstone for November is the beautiful topaz. Attributed to Scorpio, it too can make a distinct statement. The thought of a topaz brings to mind it’s lovely honey color. In nature, topaz comes in other colors as well. You can find red, violet, green or blue topaz. The blue topaz falls into a [...]
October 1, 2010 – 5:56 am
It is amazing how one birthstone can have such a mythical history. Once revered, opal was defamed by a novel written by Sir Walter Scott in which the main character died immediately after moisture hit her opal.
The myths continue, with some saying that the only time it is unlucky is if you were not [...]
September 2, 2010 – 9:44 pm
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September 1, 2010 – 5:55 am
The September birthstone, both traditional and modern, is the beautiful, blue sapphire. The word sapphire comes from the Greek word for “blue stone”. It is in the corundum family of gemstones. It’s color can vary from the familiar blue. It is also found in pink. If it is seen in red, it is a ruby. [...]
Although often mistaken for an emerald, the peridot has beauty all its own. It’s beautiful green color and ability to catch and reflect light will keep this August birthstone in a favorite spot in your jewelry box.
Peridot jewelry is especially brilliant under low light or in the evening. It looks more like an emerald at [...]
The elegant rich red color of the ruby is the only birthstone dedicated to the month of July. It’s rich color is the color of love and power, which adds to its popularity. Those born during the month of July can claim this fiery red stone as their own. It is the only birthstone designated [...]