Alexandrite
Alexandrite is the rare and unique color-change variety of chrysoberyl. It is the birthstone for the month of June….
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Aquamarine
Aquamarine is the birthstone for the month of March. The name aquamarine comes from the Latin word aqua marina…
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Citrine
The name citrine comes from the old French word citrin which means yellow. Citrine is the birthstone…
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Garnet
The name garnet is derived from the Latin word granatus “grain,” referencing the pomegranate fruit which has red seeds…
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Lapis Lazuli
The name Lapis Lazuli comes from the Persian word, lazhward, which means blue. Lapis lazuli can be seen in jewelry…
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Opal
Opal is the birthstone for the month of October along with the gem tourmaline. The name opal is derived from ancient…
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Ruby
Ruby is the official birthstone for the month of July, and is used to commemorate the 15th and 40th wedding anniversaries…
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Topaz
Topaz is the birthstone of the month of November. The stone has a long history, noted as a gem used in the ‘Breastplate…
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Amethyst
Amethyst is the most desired variety of quartz. The birthstone for the month of February, Amethyst is also the…
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Beryl
Beryl’s name comes from the Ancient Greek beryllos which once was applied to all green gemstones, but later used…
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Diamond
Diamonds are the official birthstone for the month of April. The name diamond comes from the Greek word adamas…
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Iolite
Iolite gets its name from the Greek ios, which means violet. Iolite is also known as the Viking’s compass…
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Moonstone
Moonstone gets its name from its appearance. When the cabochon is cut correctly, it is said you can see the stages…
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Pearls
Pearls have been a valued in history for longer than any other gem. Pearls are a very unique and interesting gem…
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Sapphire
The official birthstone for the month of September, sapphire classically recognized for its deep blue color is also found in…
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Tourmaline
The birthstone for the month of October, tourmaline is a stunning gemstone that is found in more hues than any other gem…
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Apatite
Apatite The name apatite comes from the Greek word to deceive because the gem varieties were often …
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Bloodstone
Bloodstone is a dark green gemstone dotted with bright red spots of iron oxide that look like drops of blood…
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Emerald
Emerald is the birthstone for the month of May, and used for commemorating the 25th and 30th wedding anniversaries…
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Kunzite
Kunzite was discovered in the United States in the early twentieth century and was named in tribute after…
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Morganite
Morganite is a varitey of the mineral Beryl. This stunning pink gemstone was named after the American banker J.P. Morgan…
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Peridot
Peridot is the traditional birthstone for the month of August. The ancient Romans nicknamed the gem ’emerald…
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Spinel
Spinel has a history of deception. For years, people thought of red spinel as ruby, you can find it in many royal crowns…
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Zircon
Zircon is the oldest known mineral on earth, with the first zircons found about 4.46 million years old, probably coming…
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