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
Category Archives: Gemstone Jewelry
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
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