gemstone lore
Jewelry 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 MoreBirthstones for June
Birthstones for the month of June: June is another month with multiple birthstone choices. Pearls, moonstone, and alexandrite are frequently used for June birthstones. Pearls Pearls made their “debut” in the first century BC. Many ancient civilizations considered pearls as precious gems. According to the National Geographic, a bit of pearl jewelry was found in…
Read MoreGarnet – January’s Birthstone
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 still think of that style when I think about garnets. Garnets are popular gems and…
Read MoreTurquoise is for December
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 also tumbled and used as chips. Turquoise is frequently soaked in resin to improve…
Read MoreTwo Birthstones for March
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, health and hope. Some people feel the color of this stone is reminiscent of the…
Read MoreOctober Birthstones
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 colors of the rainbow and a range of shades for each color. Opal is available…
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