Posts Tagged ‘sapphire’
We’ve Made it to May 2020
We’ve made it to the month of May 2020 in this very unusual year. When everything comes to a grinding halt, as it has this Spring, we’re forced to think about what matters most. Your life is put on hold. We focus on what matters most right now. Time slows to a crawl – no…
Read MoreSapphire is September’s Birthstone
September’s birthstone is the sapphire. There are also 12 different stones listed for the zodiac signs of Virgo and Libra which may also be considered as alternative September birthstones. When I hear “sapphire,” I think of the royal blue variety. Blue is the most popular color and the color (and depth of color) is…
Read MoreBirthstones and Alternatives for April and May
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 the United States. Wearing your birthstone is supposed to bring you luck. However, if you don’t…
Read MoreBirthstones for April and May
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.…
Read MoreMy Favorite Gems
I love gems, so picking favorites is difficult. It’s a long list, but here are some of my favorites and some information about them. Gems are described by chemical composition, crystal structure, and where they are found. Gems are further classified based on properties like refractive index (how they bend light), luster, hardness, etc. Perfection in appearance…
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