When Turkish traders introduced this “Persian blue” stone to Europe via the Silk Road in the 13th century, they influenced the gemstone’s name. The word “turquoise” comes from the French pierre to...
Originally put into jewelry primarily in its brown and yellow forms, Topaz is a versatile gem naturally colorless but can appear in many colors because of impurities. Most common colors are brown ...
October Birthstone Tourmaline (and Opal)
Tourmaline stands apart from other gemstones with its broad spectrum of colors in every shade of the rainbow. The stone was first discovered by Dutch traders off the West Coast of Italy sometime i...
October Birthstone Opal (and Tourmaline)
The name “opal” originates from the Greek word opallios, which meant “to see a change in color” and from the Sanskrit "upata" for "precious stone”. In ancient times, the Opal was known as the ...
September Birthstone: Sapphire
Modern, Ancient, Esoteric, and Folklore Beliefs: The name sapphire is derived from the Latin word ““saphirus” and the Greek word “sapheiros,” both meaning blue. The sapphire is a corundum, a...
August birthstone is Peridot, it has a rich history and holds significant meaning. Known for its vibrant green color, Peridot has been cherished and admired for centuries. The name "p...
Ruby is the gemstone to be given on the 15th and 40th wedding anniversaries. The Ruby represents love, passion and courage. Rubies have been the prized possession of emp...
The 30’th wedding anniversary is associated with Pearl. The natural Pearl forms in mollusks (clams, oysters, mussels a...
Emerald is the birthstone related to those born in the month of May Although Emerald is associated with May as a birthstone, as far as the Zodiac signs the Emerald is associated with the C...
A Diamond is the hardest substance known and is made of just one element: Carbon. Its structure makes it 58 times harder than anything in nature and can only be cut with another diamond. The name ...
March Birthstone is Aquamarine
Aquamarine refers to beryl it is usually clear, but iron content gives it its blue/green color. The green of aquamarine is a watery green without any traces of yellow. #Beryl is a mineral composed...
February Birthstone is Amethyst
The Amethyst has a beautiful Purple color and is composed of #quartz, which is the second most abundant material found in the Earth’s crust. Amethyst gets its color from irradiation, iron impuriti...
In medieval times, the stones were thought to cure depression, protect against bad dreams, and heal liver diseases. Garnets were also worn to enhance bodily strength, and for endurance and vig...