birthstones
Garnets Are Not All Red
Garnets are one of my favorite stones. Garnets are not all red, although we may tend to think of them that way. There are several garnet varieties that are all related and several different colors. Garnets are rich in symbolism, too. A garnet symbolizes constancy, truth, and faith. Garnets form deep underground where the material has…
Read MoreOpals are for October
Opals are for October – opal is the October birthstone. The Ancient Greeks believed in the supernatural properties of this precious stone – not just for those born under this sign, but to anyone wearing it. It is no surprise as this stone has amazing internal fire. Opals create an iridescent display of colors as they…
Read MoreJewelry Sale in October
I’m having a jewelry sale in October. The dates are October 5 – 15. All jewelry, beads, and vintage items are included in the sale (everything except items that are already on sale). The coupon code for this SALE IS october (all lower case). If you have any questions about any of my jewelry, feel…
Read MoreMy Favorite August Birthstone
Peridot is my favorite of the traditional August birthstones. I love the bright green color! Peridot is one of the few gemstones that exists in only one color: a distinctive signature lime green although the color can vary from yellow green to olive green to brownish. Wearing peridot is said to bring the wearer magical…
Read MorePearls and Pearl Jewelry
I love pearls and pearl jewelry. Pearls can have unusual shapes (baroque pearls) and neat colors – I think they are all wonderful. A pearl is a hard object produced within the soft tissue of a mollusk as the result of an irritant. The pearls we treasure are composed of calcium carbonate deposited over that irritant…
Read MoreOpal is for April
The National Association of Jewelers released a list of so-called “modern birthstones” in 1912 in the United States. Today there are several alternate birthstone lists, so you have some choice – traditional, modern, stones associated with your zodiac sign, etc. Opals are a popular birthstone choice for April. Traditional birthstones for April are diamond,…
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