The Meaning Behind November Birthstones
Are you a November birthday girl? You’ve really lucked out. November joins the ranks with June, October and December as a month that offers two birthstone gems. The November birthstones are Topas and Citrine. These two gemstones come in a dazzling array of... read more
Sapphire, The September Birthstone
Sapphire, the September birthstone, is the most precious and valuable blue gemstone in the world. It has excellent color, hardness, luster and durability making it most desirable. The BLUE sapphire is the most well-known sapphire. However, sapphire is a variety of... read more
American Gem Trade Association to Add Spinel as an Official Birthstone for August
Press Release Birthstones June 2016. New York, NY – The American Gem Trade Association (AGTA), the authoritative source on natural colored gemstones, and Jewelers of America (JA), the national trade association for businesses serving the fine jewelry... read more
Peridot, The August Birthstone
*Updated* August Offers 3 Unique Birthstones Ahhh… Peridot. The August Birthstone. But it’s not alone! The month of August has two birthstones; the peridot and the sardonyx. Both of these stones have been seen throughout history and have rich symbolism.... read more