Browsing Tag: Dorette

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 […]

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 […]