/> The last birthstone of the year…so I decided to go for the two known stones of this month: Turquoise and Tanzanite. This little selection speaks for itself. Gorgeous stones make beautiful jewelry. 😉 Tanzanite has a beautiful blue color, lighter than sapphire but looking a alike even though, kinda violet-blue. The turquoise, a blue-green […]
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November Birthstone
Citrine, the birthstone for November is known as the “healing quartz”. This golden gemstone is said to support vitality and health while encouraging and guiding hope, energy and warmth within the wearer. Citrine can be found in a variety of shades ranging from pastel yellow to dark brown-ish orange. It is one of the most […]
October Birthstone
As you might know, each month is associated with a gemstone. For october this is the opal. Opal gemstones are truly unique because each individual gem is adorned with a one-of-a-kind color combination and flashes brilliant colors with even the slightest movement. You can find them in different tones/varieties such as precious (iridescent colors), black (dark), fire […]
August Birthstone
Wondering what August’s birthstone might be? It’s the olivine/lime green Peridot! This bright green gemstone is said to ward off evil, protects against nightmares and brings the wearer power. No negativity allowed with this gem! Peridot can be found in lava, meteorites and deep in the earth’s mantle. In Hawaii, peridot even symbolizes the tears of Pele, the […]
June Birthstone
It’s June! If you were born in this month than the pearl is your birthstone. Although, June has three birtstones. Pearl symbolizes success, happiness, and love. This stone is more special compared to any other birthstones. Why? It’s simple: it is the only gem of organic origin, whereas all other gem stones are of inorganic […]
May Birthstone
Besides sapphire being my favorite birthstone (I’m born in September), emerald is my favorite as well. It has a gorgeous rich green color but it also is my better half his birthstone. Emeralds come in a wide range of natural colors and shades of green. Color is mainly caused by the gemstones’s selective absorption of […]
April Birthstone
This month’s birthstone is the best know of all, the diamond. We known that diamond is the hardest substance found in nature. The hardest diamonds can only be scratched by other diamonds. Whether it is rose cut, baguette cut, emerald cut, etc…we all know how pretty diamonds are. It is the most common gemstone when […]
March Birthstone
The birthstone of March is aquamarine. A beautiful pale blue color to deep blue. This color actually reminds me of a sunny Spring day with blue skies. Or a beautiful island surrounded by an amazing blue ocean. Aquamrine as in oceanic colors. Describes the blue color pretty good huh? Not a coincidence aquamarine in Latin means “water of […]