Aquamarine, often called “the gem of the sea”, is the birthstone for this month. The blue-green stone has been a favorite among jewelry wearers for centuries, especially for March babies. Read on to learn more about aquamarine’s history and significance: About Aquamarine Did you know that aquamarine and emerald are actually the same gem? It may seem surprising given that… Read more →
Everyone’s favorite purple gem is celebrated this month: amethyst! Whether you’re a February baby or you just like jewelry, read on to learn more about this widely-loved stone: History & Meaning Amethyst is a form of quartz, another widely known stone. When quartz is yellow it is called citrine, when it is green it is vermarine, and when it is… Read more →
December is a month full of holidays and love. For December babies, it’s also a month to treasure their often-overlooked birthday (it’s hard to have a birthday so close to Christmas!) As the weather gets cooler, so do the gemstones. December’s birthstone is the blue gem zircon. While some people consider turquoise or tanzanite to be the gem of the… Read more →
Topaz, the November birthstone, is the same shade as the leaves falling from trees this time of year. Usually found in a deep yellow or orange, this gemstone is gives off a warm glow that looks great on a variety of skin tones. Though “pure” topaz is colorless, I think we can agree that it’s lovely in different shades! History… Read more →
Most months just have one birthstone, but October is lucky enough to have two! Though most people consider opal to be the gem of the month, tourmaline, a bright pink stone, is also thought of as October’s birthstone. The two stones look very different but are beautiful in their own ways, and each has a unique meaning. About Opals Every… Read more →
As any September baby will know, this month’s birthstone is the sapphire. This gorgeous gem is most often thought of as having a bright blue hue, but did you know that natural sapphires can come in a variety of colors? Sapphires can be nearly any color, ranging from a yellow-orange to a deep purple; they can even be colorless! The… Read more →
Birthstone mementos are ones that will never go out of style. The color for August, peridot, is a lovely lime green color and symbolizes loyalty, success and good fortune. It also holds a special spot in our heart because it represents the month that one of our very own from the Nelle and Lizzy duo was brought into the world… Read more →
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