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Written by Ciaran Vipond on May 19, 2017 It was the Irish poet, William Drennan, who is credited with first coining the term ‘Emerald Isle’ in his poem “When Erin first rose.” Ever since Emerald has been synonymous with Ireland. For those interested in learning more about the beautiful birthstone for May or considering investing […]

What Are Emeralds? An emerald nestled into a knoll of quartz, as discovered in a Zambian mine.  Emeralds are mineral compounds, combining silicate of aluminum and beryllium. Their color is either light or deep green. It is very difficult to find a flawless emerald, leading to very high prices for this gemstone. The best quality

Photo by @aleegleibermanphoto, featuring @racheltkang and @rhuebs May is when it finally feels like spring, and bright green leaves blanket landscapes, even in colder climates. So it’s fitting that vibrant green emerald is the May birthstone! Emerald Gemstone History Emeralds have been prized for their beauty since antiquity—emerald mines existed in Egypt as early as 300 BC,

Introduction to the Meaning and Uses of Diamond A legend claims the God of Mines called his courtiers to bring together all the world’s known gems: Rubies, Sapphires, Emeralds, etc. etc., and he found them to be of all tints and colors and varying hardnesses. He took one of each and crushed them; he compounded

As the April Birthstone, Diamonds are one of the most sought after and valuable gems on Earth. For the lucky few that were born in April, you would be a fool to not have at least one piece of jewelry with your birthstone. Seen in more than just engagement rings and jewelry, the diamond is one of

With exceptional and rare color, this paraiba tourmaline center stone lives up to its hype. Its high copper content creates a bright blue color with secondary purple hues. When viewed under magnification, the stone’s colors can be intense. This gem originated in the first vein to be mined. Photo courtesy of Shelly Sergent, Somewhere in the

Diamonds are the traditional choice for engagement rings. Classic and timeless, they are the most popular kind of center gem, as well as the most durable and lasting. SELECT A SHAPE ROUND DIAMONDS When selecting a diamond, your first priority is usually to choose a shape. If you’re unsure of what shape to choose, it

April babies get one of the most popular and most precious gemstones as their birthstone: the diamond. Diamond jewelry is an ideal gift for a loved one born in April. As the gemstone with the highest rating on the Mohs Hardness Scale, with a score of 10, diamonds have the unique ability to be cut

Considered excellent for spiritually enthusiastic people, if you were born under the constellation of Pisces, it is time to find your secret birthstone to turn your life around! Gemstones for people born in March are Pisces Birthstones capable of attracting luck to prosperity, intuition, creativity, and commitment. Together on a grid or as a pendulum, Pisces birthstone contains precise powers to align

Greg Polley, Smithsonian Institution March’s birthstone is aquamarine, beautiful blue-green stone with calming, soothing energy. In ancient times, this aquatic blue stone was believed to protect sailors on oceanic voyages. MARCH BIRTHSTONE COLOR Aquamarine may be found in the colors of their namesake: the sea (from the Latin, aqua for water, and marina for sea). The soothing blue-green hues of the watery depths