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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...
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iocollective
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...
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iocollective
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,...
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iocollective
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...
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iocollective
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...
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iocollective
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...
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iocollective
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...
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iocollective
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...
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iocollective
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...
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iocollective
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...
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iocollective
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...
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