There are two opportunities for gift giving in February: February birthdays and Valentine’s Day. The traditional birthstone for February is amethyst and also bloodstone as you get closer to March. If you want more choices, the Zodiac signs of Aquarius … Continue reading
Garnet is January’s birthstone and it is one of my all time favorite gems. I have loved the look of dark red Bohemian garnets since childhood and earlier I dreamed of collecting them. I never started my collection, but I … Continue reading
Turquoise is for December!. It’s the traditional December birthstone. Turquoise has been a popular and much used gemstone for jewelry for a long time. It’s the traditional birthstone for December. Turquoise is often used for beads and cabochons and is … Continue reading
This summer I wrote about mixing silver and gold jewelry. In Jewelry Taboos Redux want to expand on the idea of mixing metals in jewelry a bit to include all metals, plus gemstone jewelry and rhinestone jewelry as well. In … Continue reading
I’m excited to tell you about my new earrings and a jewelry tip. Since it’s back to school time for teachers and students alike, you may be looking for new jewelry ideas for Fall and Winter fashions. Here’s the jewelry … Continue reading
Like many other months, there are two birthstones for March – aquamarine and bloodstone. Aquamarine generally has a rich light blue color that can range from very light to deep blue. It’s thought to be a symbol of youthfulness, … Continue reading