BIRTHSTONES

Nov 4, 20224 min read

Citrine and Topaz: The Growing Popularity of November Birthstones

If you were born in November, you could choose Topaz and Citrine as your birthstone. These two precious gems' yellow, orange and brown...

Oct 3, 20224 min read

Opal and Tourmalines: The Two Colorful Gemstones

Did you know that October's official birthstones are opal and tourmaline? People born in October have two beautiful birthstones to...

Sep 1, 20223 min read

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,...

Aug 1, 20224 min read

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...

Jul 1, 20222 min read

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...

Jun 1, 20226 min read

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...

May 2, 20225 min read

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...

Apr 1, 20224 min read

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...

Mar 1, 20223 min read

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...

Feb 1, 20223 min read

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...

Jan 5, 20222 min read

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...