Birthstones for April and May

By Diana Kirkpatrick | April 22, 2018

What is a birthstone?  The association of one gem to each month and the idea of wearing your “birthstone,” 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 the United States. Wearing your birthstone is supposed to bring you luck.…

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Gems I Love – Beautiful Amber

By Diana Kirkpatrick | September 30, 2017 |

  Amber is the fossilized resin of an ancient pine tree from about 50 million years ago. The species of pine is Pinus Succinifera. Amber is found mostly in the Baltic area but some is also found in the Dominican Republic.     Baltic ambers can vary widely in their appearance. Yellows and browns are…

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