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February Birthstone
Amethyst – February Birthstone & 6th Wedding Anniversary Stone Amethyst has captivated humankind for centuries. The lilac-to-deep purple hues were once reserved for royalty or religious figures who wore it as a symbol of their important stature in society. Its lore comprises several claims to mystical powers, including that it would convey strength and wit to those who wore it. Amethyst was also associated with Bacchus, the ancient Greek god of wine, and wearing it was thought to keep ...
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2/1/2012 1:33:00 PM
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Citrine - Alternate November Birthstone
Citrine – Alternate November BirthstoneCitrine is a yellow to golden member of the quartz mineral group. A deep golden variety from Madiera Spain can resemble the costly imperial topaz gemstone, which is why citrine is a popular birthstone alternative to those born in November.Many people have come to know and love this stone under the name gold topaz, or Madeira or Spanish topaz, although in actual fact it has very little in common with the higher-quality gemstone topaz - except for a few...
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11/5/2011 2:38:00 PM
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November birthstone - Topaz
November Birthstone - TopazOrange topaz, also known as precious topaz, is the traditional November birthstone, the symbol of friendship, and the Utah state gemstone. Imperial topaz is yellow, pink (rare, if natural) or pink-orange. Brazilian Imperial Topaz can often have a bright yellow to deep golden brown hue, sometimes even violet. Many brown or pale topazes are treated to make them bright yellow, gold, pink or violet colored. Some imperial topaz stones can fade on exposure to sunlight for an...
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11/1/2011 11:44:00 AM
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Pink Tourmaline - Alternate October Birthstone
Pink Tourmaline – alternate October birthstone The name tourmaline comes from the Singhalese words 'tura mali'. In translation, this means something like 'stone with mixed colours', referring to the colour spectrum of this gemstone, which outdoes that of all other precious stones. No two tourmalines are exactly alike. This gemstone has an endless number of faces, and for that reason it suits all moods. No wonder that magical powers have been attributed to it since ancient times. In particu...
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9/27/2011 2:52:00 PM
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October Birthstone - Opal
Opal – October BirthstoneOpal has been called the Queen of Gems. There are four types of gem opal:WHITE OPAL is an opaque white that looks like porcelain. The colors appear as flashes, speckles, or sheets of rainbow colors. White opals are the kind most commonly seen in jewelry. Most white opal comes from Australia, mainly from the Andemooka and Coober Pedy deposits in South Australia.BLACK OPAL also contains fire, but the body color is dark gray or black. This accentuates the color play, ...
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9/27/2011 2:36:00 PM
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