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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Tips for Cleaning Your Jewelry
Read through our jewelry care guide to remove tarnish, dirt, lotion, soap, and anything else you might encounter through everyday wear.
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