August Birthstone – Peridot
The August birthstone is Peridot. Peridot is one of the few gemstones that occur in only one color, an olive-green. It’s intensity and tint of the green depends on how much iron is contained...
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July Birthstone – Ruby
The July birthstone is Ruby. There’s no better way to demonstrate your love than by giving a ruby in celebration of a July birthday. Rubies arouse the senses, stir the imagination, and are said to...
June Birthstone – Pearl
The June birthstone is Pearl. The pearl is the oldest known gem, and for many centuries it was considered the most valuable. Unlike most other gemstones which are minerals, Pearls are organic and are...
May Birthstone – Emerald
The May birthstone is Emerald. Emerald, derived from the word smaragdus, meaning green in Greek, was mined in Egypt as early as 330 B.C. Today, most of the world’s emeralds are mined in Colombia, Brazil, Afghanistan, and...
April Birthstone – Diamond
The April birthstone is Diamond. Diamonds are crystals. In their natural form, diamonds can appear quite unimpressive. They are cut and polished by skilled craftsmen in a pattern that reflects and refracts the light...
March Birthstone – Aquamarine
The March birthstone is Aquamarine. The name is derived from the Latin word aqua, meaning water, and marina, meaning the sea. This gemstone was believed to protect sailors. It was said to guarantee a...
Amethyst Birthstone – February
Amethyst birthstone, in modern times is February. A variety of Quartz that carries a spectacular purple color. The Amethyst Birthstone ranges from a blend of deep violet and red to a lighter lilac hue....
November Birthstone – Topaz
Pure Topaz is colorless and transparent but is usually tinted by impurities; typical topaz is wine red, yellow, pale gray, reddish-orange, or blue brown. It can also be white, pale green, blue, gold, pink...
Traditional Birth Stones
Traditionally, a birthstone is associated with each month of the year. For example, the birthstone for January is a garnet, while lucky babies born in April get a diamond as their birthstone. The origin...