June 21, 2017
People have coveted natural pearls as symbols of wealth and status for thousands of years. A Chinese historian recorded the oldest written mention of natural pearls […]
June 12, 2017
Through the ages, topaz’s most popular and enduring mystical association has been with wealth. However, topaz symbolism and lore has also covered many other areas, such […]
May 26, 2017
Gemstone color owes a little to pigments and a lot to light. Some gems get their color the same way paints receive their color. For example, […]
May 12, 2017
Rare and beautiful, emerald easily earns its reputation as “The Jewel of Kings.” The list of celebrated royalty who conspicuously displayed this green gem includes no […]
April 23, 2017
Emerald is the green to greenish blue variety of beryl, a mineral species that also includes aquamarine as well as beryls in other colors.
April 12, 2017
Sapphire symbolism encompasses diverse subjects in many cultures. Traditionally, people have prized these gems for their celestial blues and violets. These beautiful colors have helped the […]
March 23, 2017
On almost all modern birthstone lists, diamond is recognized today as the birthstone for April. Diamond is also the gem that marks the 60th and 75th […]
February 23, 2017
Aquamarine is the birthstone for March and the gem of the 19th wedding anniversary. Named after seawater, aquamarine’s fresh watery hue is a cool plunge into […]
January 23, 2017
Amethyst is the birthstone for February and the gem for the 6th and 17th wedding anniversaries. Amethyst was as expensive as ruby and emerald until the […]
January 20, 2017
With a silvery light that seems to come from within, moonstone has many associations with the Moon. That connection isn’t surprising. However, this beautiful gem also […]
January 13, 2017
Garnet is the birthstone for January and the gem for the second anniversary. Red garnets have a long history, but modern gem buyers can pick from […]
November 18, 2016
Tanzanite is a birthstone for December, along with zircon, turquoise, and blue topaz. Tanzanite is also the gem for a 24th anniversary. Found in just one […]
October 20, 2016
This november’s Birthstone is available in different colors: Honey yellow. Fiery orange. Cyclamen pink. Icy blue. In warm or cool tones, topaz is a lustrous and brilliant […]
September 1, 2016
Besides blue sapphire and ruby, the corundum family also includes so-called “fancy sapphires.” They come in violet, green, yellow, orange, pink, purple, and intermediate hues. Some […]
August 2, 2016
1-Peridot is a gem quality form of the mineral Olivine. 2- The chemical composition of Peridot includes iron and magnesium. Iron is the cause of the attractive […]
June 2, 2016
March 10, 2016
1-Aquamarine is the birthstone for March and the gem of the 19th wedding anniversary. 2-The name “aquamarine” is derived from two Latin words: aqua, meaning […]
February 17, 2016
1-Amethyst is the birthstone for February. 2-Amethyst is also the gemstone marking 6th & 17th wedding anniversaries. 3-Amethyst, a type of quartz, has been associated with […]
October 23, 2015
October has two beautiful gemstones as its birthstones: Tourmalines & Opals. Both of these beautiful stones are available in an array of colors. Having a choice […]
August 19, 2015
Morganite, a gemstone, is a member of the Beryl Family is Pink, Orange or Purple Beryl, which is the same species as Emerald. Beryls are beryllium […]