It’s all about the first bird you see on New Year’s Day. Recently I read an article by Margaret Renkl in the New York Times. The article was titled Spring is Coming. Ms Renkl said “There’s a New Year’s tradition … Continue reading
February – Valentine’s Day and Much More How did Valentine’s Day Begin? The origins of our modern Valentine’s Day are obscure. Perhaps Valentine’s Day began as a pagan festival or perhaps it was a liturgical feast in celebration of the … Continue reading
A 552 carat Christmas diamond? You might have a diamond for Christmas according to a press release this week. A rough diamond that’s approximately the size of a chicken egg was was recently discovered at a mine in the Northwest … Continue reading
Red garnets are the birthstone for January. I believe we generally think of garnets as red gemstones; however, garnets not only occur in a range of red hues, but also in greens, yellow-oranges and browns. The red garnet, January’s birthstone, … Continue reading
Turquoise is the traditional December birthstone and it’s popular for jewelry. It’s one of my favorite gemstones. The word turquoise comes from the French word for Turkey. The name for the stone is historical since turquoise was originally brought to … Continue reading
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