COLORS, PROPERTIES, & FEATURES While most Garnets are known for their red or deep orange color, they are comprised of several varieties and can be found in many colors of the rainbow, and can even be colorless. There are even some very rare Garnets that change color depending on the light it is in. Garnets …
COLORS, PROPERTIES, & FEATURES February’s birthstone is the Amethyst, and while it is known for its deep purple color, this quartz stone also comes in varying shades ranging from light pink to dark violet. Measuring 7 on the Mohs scale, Amethysts are a very durable stone, and an inspiring choice for all kinds of jewelry. …
March has two birthstones; The traditional birthstone is Bloodstone, while the modern birthstone is Aquamarine. While they are vastly different in appearance, they both share the qualities of improving the wearer’s health. COLORS, PROPERTIES, & FEATURES Aquamarine: The name “Aquamarine” stems from the Latin words ‘aqua marinus,’ meaning water of the sea. It is named …
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If you were born in April, you are lucky, as your birthstone is the diamond. This hard and most durable gemstone–which is 58 times harder than anything else found in nature–is made of one element, carbon, and can only be cut with another diamond. While these sparkling and enticing gemstones are used, by a majority …
May’s birthstone, the brilliant green emerald, is the perfect reflection of spring and rebirth. The emerald gemstone is actually a variety of the mineral, beryl, which ranges from light green to the more valuable deep, rich green. Cleopatra was the most famous historical figure to cherish her emeralds. Additionally, Egyptians used emeralds in jewelry, and …
If you were born, in June, you also have three birthstones — pearl, alexandrite, and moonstone. You can opt for creamy colored, opalescent pearls and moonstones, or the extremely rare color-changing alexandrite, which is one of the most valuable gems in the world. Pearls are the only gemstone which is made by living creatures, mollusks …
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The birthstone of July, rubies–which symbolize love, passion, and prosperity–are thought to bring the wearers positive energy, love, and success. The ruby is the red variety of the mineral, corundum, which is colored by the element chromium. While the latter gives rubies their red color, it also causes fluorescence, which makes them glow with a …
August is one of three months that has three birthstones — sardonyx, peridot, and spinel. Sardonyx combines alternating layers of sard and onyx–two kinds of the mineral chalcedony–to create red, zebra- striped stones with white bands. Colors range from yellowish red to reddish brown, depending on how much iron oxide is present. Registering a 6.5, …
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Since sapphires are extremely hard gemstones–measuring a 9, on the Mohs scale, second only to diamonds–they are a perfect gemstone for fine jewelry. The stone, which is also prized for its rich deep color is also a symbol of loyalty, nobility, sincerity, and wisdom. Sapphires are known for their vibrant depth of color and good …
If you were born in October, consider yourself lucky, because you get to choose between two birthstones — tourmaline and opal. Since both of these are available, in a wide array of colors, there are endless possibilities for jewelry with these gems. According to legend, both of these birthstones came to the earth through journeys …
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