BIRTHSTONES

Sapphire: Gemstone of Wealth and Loyalty

September marks the start of the lovely and enchanting autumnal season. The sapphire, which stands for loyalty, love, and high society,...

Peridot and Spinel: The Perfect Birthstones for Your Jewelry

Peridot and Spinel are the birthstones for August, and we're sure you'll want to know everything you can about these gorgeous gems. In...

Ruby: Ultimate Symbol of Love

Ruby is the red variety of corundum, a mineral that occurs naturally in aluminum-rich rocks. The name "ruby" is derived from rubeus, the...

Pearl, Alexandrite, and Moonstone: The Rare Beauty of June's Birthstones

Only two months of the year are assigned three birthstones: December and June. The three birthstones of June are Pearl, Alexandrite, and...

Emerald: Story Behind The Stone of Love and Truth

Emerald is the birthstone of May and has traditionally been treated as one of the most treasured gemstones. Coincidentally, Emerald is...

Diamond: What Lies Within an Unbreakable Gem

Since the discovery of diamonds, it has been regarded as the most substantial stone ever to exist. They were formed naturally in the...

Aquamarine: A Calm, Brilliant and Spectacular Birthstone

Mermaids and sea! These two are the first things to come into my mind when I hear Aquamarine. A birthstone for people who were born in...

Amethyst: The Most Versatile Colored Gemstone You Could Find

There’s a reason why Amethyst is one of the most popular crystals out there. A symbol of inner strength and personal empowerment, the...

Garnet: More Than Just a Birthstone

I've never really paid much attention to Garnet in the past, but as I was walking around Tucson a few years back, a rhodolite reddish...