Browsing Tag: Cathy Waterman

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 […]

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 […]

January Birthstone

Garnet, the birthstone of January. Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. The gem comes in a variety of colors which are red, yellow, orange, green (Tsavorite and Demantoid), blue, pink, purple, brown, gray and black. We know garnet in jewelry best as the red one. Garnets are typically darker and more […]