November 1, 2009 – 4:17 am
Birthstones have a long history; as far back as the first century, Jewish historians were proclaiming a connection between birthstones and the gemstones on the breastplate of Aaron. The popularity of actually wearing your birthstone did not become popular until 15th century Poland. Polish tradition stated that you should have 12 unique pieces of your [...]
October 2, 2009 – 12:09 pm
Opal is one of October’s birth stones
Queen among Gems
Achievement and hope are among the positive values attributed to Opal which is also known as an Eve of the Gods. Water is among its principal elements as it is scientifically recognized as hydrated silica. What makes it special are the three-dimensional silica spheres [...]
September 1, 2009 – 7:38 am
A mesmerizing reflection of the deep blue sky is just one of wonders in appreciating the September birthstone, Sapphire. Sapphire is named after ‘sapphirus’, a greek word which simply means ‘blue’. This precious blue stone is popularly known to symbolize purity and wisdom and have been worn by kings and priests.
Aside from [...]
August 10, 2009 – 8:47 am
What Does My Birthstone Mean?
Your birth month has something to say about you, and what else could tell you best but your birthstone? Not only do birthstones hold relevant meanings, they make good accessories as well. Below are some birthstone meanings you might want to know, while flaunting your glittering accessories.
Garnet – The January Birthstone
Burgundy [...]
With a vibrant green spark, the August birthstone, which is popularly known as Peridot, symbolizes vitality and growth. The term originated from the word ‘faridat’, from the Arabic language which means ‘gem’. The brilliance of this precious crystals are said to be stunningly visible when reflected by the sun, earning them the [...]
With a fiery red sparkle, the July birthstone called Ruby righteously symbolizes passion and love. The ancient Hindus call this precious gem ‘Rajnapura’ which means ‘King of Gems’ being one of the most costly stone throughout history. A magical power attributed to ruby jewelry is that of warding off evil spirits. [...]
June is the time for weddings, the perfect occasion to wear the creamy white June birthstone jewelry – a pearl necklace.
This precious jewelry is created in the ocean depths with a process as mystifying as it looks. Whenever a mussel, clam or an oyster gets irritated by an intruder, in the form of [...]
