Tag: birthstone
Sapphire-september birthstone
Sapphire is the birthstone for September. Often thought of as a blue gemstone, it can come in various colours ranging from white, yellow, pink, green and orange through to the blues, ranging from pale blue to almost black.
Folklore suggests that ’sapphire symbolizes the tranquility of the heavens, bestowing peace and amiability upon the wearer, and suppressing wicked [...]
Posted: September 1st, 2010 under Birthstones.
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Peridot-August birthstone
Peridot is the birthstone for August. Unlike many other gemstones, Peridot is always an ‘olive green’ colour. A bright clear gemstone, it has been prized by many since Egyptian times. The gem is often found set in both silver and gold jewellery.
Posted: August 1st, 2010 under Birthstones.
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Ruby-July birthstone
Ruby is the birthstone for July. A red gemstone which can vary in colour from a pinkish-red to a deep red, which can greatly influence its value. Prized by many cultures the gem is also historically associated with love, desire and power.
Usually set in gold jewellery, its a popular choice for settings in [...]
Posted: July 1st, 2010 under Birthstones.
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Pearl-June
Pearl is the birthstone for June. Known as an organic gem as its formed within an oyster, the lustre and shine of pearls have captivated people for Centuries.
Words of wisdom; with jewellery and especially pearl jewellery, put it on last and take it off first are the golden rules. Cosmetics and sprays can discolour pearls [...]
Posted: June 5th, 2010 under Birthstones.
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May birthstone-Emerald
Emerald is the birthstone for May. A beautiful green colour, it also has well known relatives including Aquamarine. Emerald is rarely flawless, and often has inclusions which makes the gem so recognisable. A flawless Emerald therefore is a valuable gem indeed. Often found in historical jewellery, they were also prized long ago by the Egyptians [...]
Posted: May 5th, 2010 under Birthstones.
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