In The United States and Great Britain, jeweler societies formulated their own lists of birthstones, associating one gemstone to each month. While some of these lists seem to reference the original Vedic and zodiac lists, some of the stones they promote are merely for marketing purposes. This ...
The August birthstone,peridot, symbolizes strength. It is sometimes called the “evening emerald” for its light green color. It was once believed that the green peridot crystals found in volcanic ashes were the tears of the volcano goddess Pele. When set in gold, this gem was said to protec...
Birthstone meaning is tied to the month of birth. So, depending upon the month you were born, you can draw different qualities, powers and characteristics with your birthstone. Every person has a unique personality that can be shaped by their birthstone. Each gemstone is believed to have its ...
The traditional birthstones listed below are the ones chosen along time ago and then more recently jewelers wanted a standard birthstone to make it easier for them when they were creating jewelry. Ruby Gemstone Pendant Meaning But the other stones for the month were chose due to their energetic...
The February birthstone, the amethyst, was at one point in history reserved for royalty. Learn more about this gem, which is long known for producing calmness—as well as serving as a remedy for drunkenness! Amethyst’s Color Amethysts are a type of quartz often found in geodes amidst coole...
Sapphire. Just saying or reading the word conjures up an immediate vision of a deep blue gemstone perhaps adorning the hand of a princess, prominent on a royal crown or catching the eye on a sultan's turban. The diamond may be the king of the gemstones but surely it is the royal blue...
Alternate Birthstones For March: April White Topaz Gem of clarity and strength Although Diamond is the official birthstone of April, many jewelers use white topaz as an affordable alternative. Have you heard of the magical powers topaz is said to have? Do you know how it protected emperors ...
No matter your sign, the November birth stone istopaz(before the 20th century, this term described any gem of yellow color). However, recently a specific form of topaz—citrine—has become the more specific birthstone of November.Citrinecan vary in color from yellow to orange to brown and is...
August 21, 2017 How 3D Printing Makes Personalized Rings Possible Even though retailers carry hundreds, even thousands, of different styles of August 2, 2017 Ruby, The July Birthstone Each month is associated with a beautiful gemstone July 1, 2013At...
Ruby is a gemstone, which the royals have favored for hundreds of years. It can provide the wearer with courage, strength, and also protect the wearer from evil. The birthstone is for the July babies, and it makes them ambitious, confident, and passionate. 8. Peridot [August] Peridot is...