The birthstone for those born in August is the unique Peridot. Peridot is one of the few gemstones that exists in only one color. This color is a distinctive lime green or olive green. Peridot is gem-quality silicate mineral called „olivine”. The origin of the name peridot is uncertain. There are two possibilities, Anglo-Norman word pedoretés that means a kind […]
There is no better way to show your love in this month than by giving a ruby in celebration of a July birthday. July birthstone is imaginative ruby. They say that rubies guarantee health, wisdom, wealth and success in love. Ruby is a variety of the gems species corundum. It is harder than any natural gemstone […]
The amethyst, was the stone of royalty, representing power. Amethysts contain quartz and its color can range from a faint mauve to a rich purple as well as green. They are very sensitive to heat. When heated, an amethyst’s color changes to a brownish-yellow or red. And even without heating, the violet color of an […]
January’s birthstone, the garnet, symbolizes a light heart, loyalty and enduring affections. The name “garnet” is derived from the Latin “granatum” meaning “pomegranate” because the crystals resemble the red color and seed-like form of this fruit. Most people think of the garnet as a red gemstone, but in fact, it exists in all kinds of […]
December birthdays are associated with three gems; Zircon, Tanzanite and Turquoise. The unique blue color of each stone makes them the perfect companion for frigid December winters. Zircon can be found in a variety of colors, but blue is the most favorite. Zircon Derived from the Arabic words zar and gun, meaning gold and color, […]
November birthdays are associated with two gems; Citrine and Topaz. The warm color of Citrine is said to be a gift from the sun and it’s believed to be a healing gemstone. Topaz is most desired in its rich orange Imperial Topaz color but it is found in a variety of rich colors like blue, […]