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Even the best quality jewelry requires special care to keep it looking great. Whether you own mostly costume pieces of have an extensive fine jewelry wardrobe, knowing how to care for your treasures is essential. From proper storage to gentle cleaning, taking good care of your jewelry can help you get the most out of […]

The beautiful green color peridot is one of those rare gemstones that come in only one color. However, the variations of the color green in peridot are quite wide — from a light yellow-green color to dark brownish-green. Given its color and energetic properties, peridot is often considered a stone for opening the heart, as well as for attracting

Peridot, spinel and sardonyx are the three birthstones for August. The peridot birthstone is known for being formed under extreme conditions, as it can be found in the hardened lava that carried it from deep within Earth’s mantle as well as in meteorites that traveled from outer space. The spinel birthstone was underappreciated until recently, as

Ruby is a precious red gemstone considered to be the most magnificent crystal associated with nobility, royalty, kings, queens, and emperors. Ruby is associated with passion, prosperity, a stone of love, confidence, motivation, strength, and sexuality. Ruby is prized and cherished, sought after for thousands of years. Ancient cultures believed that it is more precious than Diamonds.

JULY BIRTHSTONE COLOR, MEANING, HISTORY, AND SYMBOLISM By by Martie MajorosJune 15, 2020 The July birthstone, the ruby, was regarded by ancient Hindus as the “king of gems.” Learn all about rubies and what they symbolize! JULY BIRTHSTONE COLOR Rubies are known for their beautiful red color. In fact, “ruby” is derived from the Latin rubeus, which means “red.” Their color

What is an Alexandrite? Alexandrite is a color change-variety chrysoberyl and is considered one of the rarest gemstones in the world. According to GIA, Alexandrite’s finest dual colors are a vivid grass green in daylight and fluorescent light, and an intense raspberry red in incandescent light.  Many modern sources frequently use  “emerald by day, ruby by night.”  to romanticize Alexandrite’s color. Alexandrite is

In Astrology, Pearl is considered a benefic stone that can be worn by anybody whose Moon is in a weaker position. Pearl Gemstone is basically formed as a result of irritation caused in the soft body of a mollusk. This sea animal, demulcents the stuck sand, sustains the irritation forming multiple layers of nacre until

If you were born in the month of June, you are lucky enough to have three birthstones to call your own. June is one of only three months (the others are August and December) that has three birthstones, giving you a variety of beautiful birthstone choices. The June birthstones are pearl, alexandrite, and moonstone. With so

Gemstones play an important part in many individual lives. As per Vedic astrology, gemstones as minerals are aligned to the many planets on earth and these stones attract cosmic energy from those planets which happen to be the ruling planet of that person. These gemstones have from time immemorial proved that many a person fortunes

Emerald, May’s birthstone, symbolises vitality, health and wealth. It’s the very definition of the colour green, and because of that, it is the perfect gem for springtime. From exotic, mythical jewels to contemporary red carpet glamour, it’s a gemstone that has always captured our hearts and imaginations. Today, it’s the official birthstone for those born in May.