Birthstone Guide - Birthstones by Month
Celtic Birthstones
Though not as well known as the common Western zodiac or the Chinese zodiac, Celtic tradition also provides us with a zodiac. This system is based on their thirteen lunar months, each one of which is ...
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Do you find yourself less-than-impressed by your birthstone? The good news is that, even if the gem associated with your birth month does not match your wardrobe, there are alternatives. In truth, ...
READ MORE +October Birthstones: Opal, Tourmaline, Rose Zircon
Surprising or not, October has not one birthstone but three: Opal, Tourmaline and Rose Zircon. The first one is the most popular. Opal Not many know that Opal is actually the national gemstone ...
READ MORE +September Birthstone: Sapphire
The beautiful blue stone Sapphire is the September birthstone, the fifth and 45th wedding anniversary stone, and the zodiac gem for Taurus. Where can sapphire be found? While Montana and North ...
READ MORE +August Birthstones: Peridot, Spinel, Sardonyx
Peridot Nowadays, Peridot is the August birthstone, the 16th anniversary gem, and the zodiac stone for Leo. Peridot, also called Precious Olivine, is found only in green color, ranging from a ...
READ MORE +July Birthstone: Ruby
July’s birthstone is Ruby, the stone of passion and heart’s desire. Throughout the ages Ruby has been associated with gods, life, and good health. Thanks to its intense red color, the Ruby has ...
READ MORE +June Birthstones: Pearl, Alexandrite, Moonstone
Pearl Pearl Symbolism and Legends In the ancient mythologies, the pearl was associated with the moon, as it was believed that pearls were born out of teardrops of moon that fell into the ocean. ...
READ MORE +May Birthstone: Emerald
Emerald is both May’s birthstone and Cleopatra’s favorite gem. Emerald is a precious gemstone as well as a valuable one and is considered the stone of Success and Love. The History of Emeralds ...
READ MORE +April Birthstone: Diamond
April is the most privileged month in the year because it has diamond as its birthstone. Diamonds are the most expensive precious stones because they have the most extraordinary properties in the ...
READ MORE +March Birthstones: Aquamarine and Bloodstone
Aquamarine March’s birthstone is Aquamarine, a form of beryl, which includes other gemstones such as emeralds. It is a naturally occurring gemstone which means that no artificial heat treatment is ...
READ MORE +February Birthstone: Amethyst
Get a royalty look at an affordable price with February’s birthstone, amethyst. In shades of purple, Amethyst is the most intriguing of gemstones. It is a variety of quartz but differs from ...
READ MORE +January Birthstone: Garnet
Garnet January’s birthstone is a wonderful colored gem called Garnet. Due to its relative abundance compared to other precious stones, garnet jewels are significantly more affordable and make ...
READ MORE +December Birthstones: Turquoise, Blue topaz, Tanzanite, Zircon, Lapis Lazuli
The December birthstone list is somewhat more unusual than that of other months of the year because the modern birthstone chart has three gemstones for December instead of just one or two, like ...
READ MORE +November Birthstones: Topaz & Citrine
Topaz, the birthstone for November Thanksgiving and Topaz go hand-in-hand in November. The topaz, the birthstone for November, takes its name from the Sanskrit word tapas – meaning fire. Topaz ...
READ MORE +Jewelry Education and Guide
Silver Jewelry
What is Silver? Silver is a metallic element, designated Ag on the periodic table. It is characteristic of a white, lustrous appearance and a high level of malleability and ductility, which has ...
READ MORE +Platinum Jewelry
What is Platinum? Platinum is a chemical element with an atomic number of 78. It appears on the periodic table as Pt among a group of heavy metals known as the platinum group. This element is ...
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Pearls Quite possibly the most popular gem of all time, pearls have been sought out to create beautiful jewelry for many years. Pearl jewelry comes in the form of matching pearl earrings, single ...
READ MORE +Gold Jewelry
Throughout history, across numerous civilizations, there has never been a metal quite as quintessential for jewelry as gold. Loved and revered for its natural beauty, people have long worn this ...
READ MORE +Cobalt Jewelry
What is Cobalt? Cobalt is a metallic, ferromagnetic element, designated Co on the periodic table. Though not as well known as precious metals like gold, silver, or platinum, it has a remarkable ...
READ MORE +Mokume-Gane Jewelry
Mokume-gane can be used to make many different jewelry items, though it is most commonly seen in the form of rings. Why Choose Mokume-Gane Jewelry? People who choose mokume-gane for their jewelry ...
READ MORE +Jewelry Basics
A Jour A type of gem setting that leaves the pavilion exposed to the light. Most commonly used for jewelry with transparent gemstones so as to allow light to enter from both the back and the front. ...
READ MORE +Cuban Link Chain
Who is Cuban Link? Felix Delgado born in Havana, Cuba in December 18, 1974, better known by his stage name Cuban Link, is a Cuban American rapper. He and his family emigrated to the United States ...
READ MORE +Tungsten ring
Why is tungsten used in jewelry? Tungsten is becoming much more popular in jewellery making. Its density, similar to that of gold, allows tungsten to be used in jewelry as an alternative to gold ...
READ MORE +Sterling Silver 925
What is Sterling Silver? Sterling silver is an alloy of silver containing 92.5% by weight of silver and 7.5% by weight of other metals, usually copper. Sterling Silver vs. Pure Silver: What Is ...
READ MORE +Bracelet
What material is used for bracelets? Bracelets can be manufactured from metal, leather, cloth, plastic, bead or other materials, and jewelry bracelets sometimes contain jewels, rocks, wood, ...
READ MORE +Anklet
Anklet, Ankle chain An anklet, also called ankle chain, ankle bracelet or ankle string, is an ornament worn around the ankle. History of the Ankle Bracelet Barefoot anklets and toe rings ...
READ MORE +Necklace
What is the purpose of necklace? Necklaces often serve ceremonial, religious, magical, or funerary purposes and are also used as symbols of wealth and status, given that they are commonly made of ...
READ MORE +Earring
Earrings and ear piercings An earring is a piece of jewelry attached to the ear via a piercing in the earlobe or another external part of the ear (except in the case of clip earrings, which clip ...
READ MORE +Engagement ring
What Your Engagement Ring Means? An engagement ring is a ring indicating that the person wearing it is engaged to be married, especially in Western cultures. A ring is presented as an engagement ...
READ MORE +Wedding ring
Wedding Ring or Wedding Band A wedding ring or wedding band is a finger ring that indicates that its wearer is married. It is usually forged from metal, and traditionally is forged of gold or ...
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