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Learn about March's Birthstone, the Aquamarine Happy birthday March babies! Your official birthstone is not only beautiful, it’s full of history and mythology. Here are some interesting facts about your [...]
All About Amethyst The astrologer Camillo Leonardi wrote that amethyst quickens intelligence and eliminates evil thoughts. Learn more about amethysts: the birthstone for Aquarius and the month of February, and [...]
Expert Tips on Buying Gems Love gems? Here’s some expert advice on how to get a great deal when buying gems, from determining real from fake, to what to do [...]
Celebrate Autumn with Gemstones in the Colors of Fall Gemstones such as citrine, fancy sapphires, topaz and garnet capture the beauty of autumn — from falling leaves and sunsets over [...]
History of the Birthstone Opal Happy Birthday October babies! In celebration of October’s magical and mysterious birthstone, the opal, let’s take a look at some interesting and rare facts about [...]
September Birthstone Q&A: Sapphire September’s birthstone, the sapphire, has a rich history. Blue sapphires have been associated with royalty for centuries. One of the most recognizable pieces is the sapphire and [...]
Celebrate Rubies — July’s Birthstone! Happy Birthday, July babies! To celebrate your summer birthstone, we’re paying tribute to the romantic and luxurious ruby. Read on for fun and interesting facts [...]
Emerald — History and Mythology of the Green Gem The May birthstone is the enchanting emerald. Take a moment to reflect on one of the rarest and most mythical of all the [...]
Fun and Interesting Facts About Diamonds — Take the Quiz! If you’re lucky enough to have been born in April, you get to claim the diamond as your birthstone. Whether [...]
All About Aquamarines Happy birthday March babies! Your official birthstone is not only beautiful, it’s full of history and mythology. Here are some interesting facts about your birthstone, the aquamarine. [...]
