Posts Tagged ‘birthstones’
Two 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 MoreNovember Birthstones are Topaz and Citrine
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 name for topaz). Topaz is the hardest of all silicate minerals. Natural topaz is colorless, but impurities…
Read MorePearls are the Birthstone for June
Summer’s Almost Here! I am looking forward to summer and some warm weather! June is generally a typical summer month here. The traditional June birthstone is the pearl and there’s a wide range of pearl types to choose from. There are also alternative stones. Moonstone is the most popular alternative stone, but Chalcedony and…
Read MoreBirthstones and Website Updates
I’ve been doing a website refresher and it’s almost done – tell me what you think of the changes. You can link to my website at www.pearlandgemstonejewelry.com or with www.dianakirkpatrick.com. There’s an all new home page and now you can write a review of the products you’ve purchased and also include a rating. The traditional…
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