Sapphire, the Intense Blue of Desire Deriving its name from the Greek word ‘sapphirus’ Sapphire is the birthstone for September and the gemstone traditionally given for a fifth, twenty-third or forty-fifth wedding anniversary. The cool blue sapphire marks the season’s shift from summer to autumn. To those born in the transitional month of September, it is […]
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The August birthstone, peridot, is one of the few gemstones which come in one color only: rich green with a slight tinge of gold caused by extremely fine traces of iron. Peridot can be a fine, rich olive-green, tending towards green-brown when in the presence of a larger amount of iron, or shaded to a yellow-green […]
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Looking stylish is not only about your clothes and shoes. You can have the most refined outfit, right down to your footwear, but that doesn’t mean much when you don’t compliment your look with the right jewelry. Wearing vintage jewelry can elevate your appearance if done correctly. Enhance your formal wear, add elegance to evening […]
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Amongst the 12 calendar months, June and December are the only ones with three birthstones, none of which an alternate one. Based on tradition, alternate birthstones are chosen due to the rarity or lack of availability of the attributed main birthstones. June is related to the zodiac sign, Gemini, the twins. And those born in […]
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Emerald: May Birthstone & Spring Engagement Considered a symbol of ‘rebirth and good fortune’, emerald is the official birthstone for the calendar month of May and the gemstone for the 20th and 35th marriage anniversaries. In ancient Rome, emerald was considered to be related to Venus, their Goddess of love and beauty, and in ancient […]
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Diamond is the birthstone for the calendar month of April and the gemstone for the 60th anniversary, referred to as the ‘Diamond Jubilee’. Diamond is believed to symbolize affection, strength, eternity and ever-lasting love. For these reasons, is the most popular gem used in engagement rings as it is recognized to represent enduring love and […]
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