What Makes Pearl the June Birthstone? Discover Its Timeless Beauty
September 12, 2018
The month of March had two gemstones associated as birthstones. But the month of June goes a step further, with as many as three beautiful gemstones being the birthstone for this month – pearl, alexandrite and moonstone. Between these three gemstones, you find a great variety of textures, colors and prices, so you can choose your most convenient birthstone easily.
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Why is Emerald the May Birthstone? Explore Its Fascinating History
September 12, 2018
May is the month when the spring is at its best and getting ready to cede centrestage to summer. This makes the bright green colored emerald the perfect gemstone to be the birthstone of the month of May. The word itself is derived from the Greek word “smaragdus” which is just a word for green. We heard about the mineral called beryl, which is the basic ingredient of aquamarine, which has a bluish color. The same beryl is the mineral that makes up the brilliant green emerald. This stone has been favored by the famous Queen Cleopatra of prehistoric times as well as the more recent queen of celluloid Elizabeth Taylor.
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What Makes Peridot August's Birthstone Special?
September 12, 2018
Along with June, the other month which has three birth stones associated with it is August. The three gemstones are sardonyx, peridot and spinel. Although all these gemstones are associated with the same month, but they all have different looks, colors and qualities, giving August born several options to choose from.
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What Makes September's Birthstone, Sapphire, So Special?
September 12, 2018
The popular gemstone sapphire is the birthstone for the month of September. The most common form of sapphire is the bright blue stone we usually associate the word sapphire with, but this stone actually comes in several shades. Red is the only color that a sapphire hasn’t been found in. Sapphires are mined in several areas of Madagascar, Australia, Brazil, China, India and several parts of South East Asia.
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What Makes Turquoise, Tanzanite, and Zircon December's Birthstones Special?
September 12, 2018
The last month of the calendar year is the second month of the year which has as many as three gemstones associated as birthstones. These three stones are zircon, turquoise and tanzanite. The color blue is the common factor between these three stones. Another thing common to all three is that they are all moderately priced yet exquisitely beautiful.
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What Makes Opal and Tourmaline October's Magical Birthstones - Giliarto
September 12, 2018
Like March, the month of October also has two gemstones associated as birthstones. These two stones are tourmaline and opal. With two gemstones, each of which is available in a variety of shades, those born in October have a great variety to pick from. Tourmaline can come in a variety of colors depending on the trace elements of different minerals inside it. Opal also has diffractive properties and can reflect different shades of color to the viewer.
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What Is the Significance of November's Birthstone?
September 12, 2018
November is another month which has two birthstones associated with it. These stones are topaz and citrine. This is one set of two stones which have several similarities, and they have often been mistaken for each other as well.
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What Makes Garnet the Perfect January Birthstone?
September 09, 2018
Just like each period of 30 days is associated with a particular horoscope sign, similarly each birth month has come to be associated with a certain gemstone. It is believed that the number twelve ties all of this together – there are twelve months in a year and there are twelve signs in the zodiac.
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Looking for Dazzling Diamond Alternatives?
September 09, 2018
A diamond is forever, and a diamond is a woman’s best friend. But a diamond is also pretty costly. So even if you love diamonds, it might not always be possible to spend a little fortune on buying a costly diamond. But those who wish to look good and stay ahead of the fashion race know that no look is complete without a trinket. So what is the honorable way out of this dilemma of whether to splurge money on a diamond and look good or save money and look ordinary without a stone adorning your look?
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How Special is Designing Your Own Wedding Ring?
September 09, 2018
A marriage is a special occasion in everyone’s life. It signifies the passage into a new phase of life. A couple getting married wants to make this day as memorable as they can, and put considerable thought and effort into it. It all starts with the venue, and some couples choose to have a destination wedding at an old castle or a secluded island. Then a guest list is prepared with great care. Too short, and you risk offending some friends and family if they are left out. But with a long list, you can easily overshoot your budget. Then comes the menu of food and drink to be served during the wedding. And last but not the least, the clothes and jewelry that the bride and groom would wear.
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How Can You Craft Jewelry for Every Special Moment?
September 09, 2018
One doesn’t need an excuse to buy jewelry. But if there is an occasion to buy jewelry, one doesn’t want to miss it either. People buy jewelry for their marriages, to commemorate marriages (anniversaries), to celebrate some achievement, for attending others’ marriages, or simply because they feel like it.
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What Makes Pearl the June Birthstone? Discover Its Timeless Beauty
Why is Emerald the May Birthstone? Explore Its Fascinating History
What Makes Peridot August's Birthstone Special?
What Makes September's Birthstone, Sapphire, So Special?
What Makes Turquoise, Tanzanite, and Zircon December's Birthstones Special?
What Makes Opal and Tourmaline October's Magical Birthstones - Giliarto
What Is the Significance of November's Birthstone?
What Makes Garnet the Perfect January Birthstone?
Looking for Dazzling Diamond Alternatives?
How Special is Designing Your Own Wedding Ring?
How Can You Craft Jewelry for Every Special Moment?
