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What are Birthstones?
I am asked often about birthstones, so I thought I might as well summarize it all in a few words. What are birthstones? Birthstones are a collection of precious gems categorized by months. Each month...
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Red Spinel - The star of gemstones
Spinel is a reasonably hard mineral composed of magnesium aluminum oxide. The Spinel is usually found in green, blue, brown, violet, orange, and black, but Red Spinel is the most desirable of them...
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Top 10 Facts You Didn't Know About The RUBY Gemstone ! Everything you need to...
If you are a July born lucky one, then you will be happy to know that owning a ruby jewelry piece is a lucky charm for you. Ruby is the July birthstone and is one of the highest regarded colored...
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Intriguing Facts About September’s Stunning Birthstone
Although most people are familiar with the vibrant quality of the September Birthstone, many don't know the unique history and intriguing uses of Sapphire. There are many facts about Sapphire that...
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Where does the Blue Topaz come from?
The name "topaz" derives from the Old French, Topace and Latin, Topazus; from Topazios, the erstwhile Greek name of Zabargad, which is an island located in the southern portion of the Egyptian Red...
View ArticleThe aquamarine gemstone embodies youthful vitality, purity, loyalty, hope,...
This March birthstone belongs to the beryl family of minerals and is a lovely shade of turquoise. The pigmentation of the aquamarine is the effect of iron residue that has found its way into the...
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The Emerald - May's birthstone - A symbol of rebirth
The exquisite emerald is the official birthstone of May. According to Indian folklore, the word ‘emerald’ derives from the Sanskrit Marakata, defined as “the green of growing things.” Eventually, the...
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What's behind the Alexandrite birthstone?
An alternative to the pearl and moonstone, alexandrite is another option for the June birthstone. Interestingly, alexandrite is also known as the Friday Gemstone or the stone of “Friday’s Child” in...
View ArticleThe Amethyst and its characteristics
The word “amethyst” originates from the Greek amethystos, which means “not drunk,” —a most appreciated attribute of the February birthstone. On the word of the Greek Philosopher, Aristotle, Amethyst...
View ArticleGarnet - the embodiment of the energies of fire, passion, creativity, and...
The garnet is the official birthstone of January. The word “garnet” derives from the Latin granatus, which translates as “seed-like,” since the stone bears a resemblance to the pomegranate’s minuscule...
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Opal - amplification, hope, and purity
The name of this colorful October birthstone is thought to have derived in India, which is also from whence the first opals came to the Western world. In Sanskrit it was known as upala, meaning...
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Pearls - the birthstone for June - Purity, Honesty, Integrity
The word ‘pearl’ derives from the Old French "perle" and promptly from Medieval Latin "perla"—mid-13th century—the origin is unknown. A Brief History This captivating June birthstone comes from the...
View ArticleEver wondered what the Peridot gemstone is about?
The peridot has been the official August birthstone since the National Association of Jewelers made the announcement in 1912. Its name derives from peritot, the French word for gold, as the stone can...
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The Red Spinel
The red spinel shares the title of August birthstone along with the peridot. The name spinel derives from the Latin ‘spina’ for ‘thorn’ because of its pointed features, and the Greek word for ‘spark’...
View ArticleAre Black Diamonds Real?
Black diamonds are one of the rarest and most valuable gemstones on Earth. They're also known as carbonado, but let's call them black diamonds! Unfortunately, black diamonds can only be found in some...
View ArticleAre Black Diamonds Valuable?
Black diamonds are some of the most valuable and rarest diamonds globally. But, just because they're black doesn't mean that their values are based on the color alone — many factors affect the value of...
View ArticleWhy a Canary Yellow Diamond Ring is the Perfect Engagement Ring
You've found the perfect canary yellow diamond ring! You love its color, its size, and the cut of its diamond. But what exactly is a canary diamond? And why are they so popular right now? Let's find...
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