November has two birthstone choices – Topaz and Citrine November Birthstones November birthstones are topaz and citrine. At one time, topaz was a term used for any yellow gem; today, it describes the mineral fluoro-hydrozy silicate (the chemical … Continue reading
Category Archives: Gemstone Jewelry
People who are born in October get to choose between two luscious gemstones as birthstones – Precious Opal and Tourmaline. Opal and Tourmaline are two of the most beautiful gemstones. Traditionally represented as pink, tourmaline comes in many … Continue reading
I’m lining up more jewelry and fiber shows each year. This Fall, I will be participating in the Fall Fair at the Crossroads Church in Los Alamos on Saturday October 20. I’m looking forward to doing this Fall event … Continue reading
August heralds the coming of Autumn. August is a month that claims multiple birthstones: Peridot, Sardonyx and Spinel. Peridot, with it’s signature lime green color, is believed to instill power and influence in the wearer. Spinel is available in a brilliant … Continue reading
The birthstone for July is the Ruby. Rubies are one of the hardest natural gems. Only moissanite and diamond are harder. Rubies (from the Latin “ruber” for red) are the red version of the mineral corundum (aluminum oxide) which is … Continue reading
The idea of one gem for each month and the concept of wearing your “birth stone” started long ago – between the 16th and 18th centuries.The National Association of Jewelers released a list of so-called “modern birthstones” in 1912 in … Continue reading