Hi everyone, well April is upon us so here is an introduction to the birthstone for April. The birthstone for April is the Diamond which is the gemstone most people are familiar with. The name comes from Greek ‘adamas’ meaning invincible and may reflect that the diamond is the hardest gemstone known...
The Birthstone for April is Diamond with Clear Gemstones like Quartz as an Alternative
How is Aquamarine Formed? It actually originated from water millions of years ago…
Aquamarine is one of the types of the beryl mineral and is formed in pegmatites, which is a type of igneous rock. Wow, that is too many geological terms, let me try and explain each one (with the help of far more knowledgeable sources) so by the end of...
Natural Aquamarine Jewelry – Is it just the Color or the Real Gemstone ?
Hello there, while researching birthstone jewelry for March I found it difficult to find natural aquamarine jewelry. Because aquamarine is also a color, many ‘aquamarine’ jewelry pieces simply had that color crystals or beads and were not made with the actual aquamarine gemstone. Luckily on our recommended artisan jewelry store...
What is the March Birthstone?
The birthstone for March is Aquamarine which means ‘water of the sea’ in Latin and this March birthstone is associated with many legends of sailors. The colors of aquamarine aptly reflect the tranquil blue-greens of the ocean symbolizing calm and peace. Aquamarine is generally very pale in color to almost transparent and is rarely...
How about Making an Amethyst Necklace for a birthday girl this February?
This week we are featuring Cats Bead Kits and their designer jewelry making kits. Dawn Ditter is the owner and makes up all the kits herself. We are showcasing the Amethyst DIY Jewelry Kit seeing as Amethyst is the birthstone for February. Making up this necklace would make a lovely...
Amethyst Butterfly Jewelry
Hi there, Today we are featuring WILDTHINGS LTD brand of jewelry and in particular their amethyst butterfly jewelry. WILDTHINGS LTD design unique, high quality sterling silver jewelry with nature inspired themes of wildlife, sea-life and the floral kingdom. Many of their silver pieces are set with semi-precious stones and come in matching...
Where is Amethyst Found?
Most of us are familiar with the amethyst gemstone but where is amethyst found in the world? Amethyst is quite common and is found on all continents, with the larger deposits currently being mined in South America, Africa and North America. The largest global producer is Brazil with an annual production...
Glorious Garnet Necklaces – a Romantic Valentines Day Gift
Garnet necklaces set with the deep red variety of garnet make a special and romantic Valentines Day gift. Although Garnet is assigned as the January birthstone, the deep red color associated with romance has also made this gemstone popular in Valentines Day gifts. Fair Trade Jewelry One of our recommended online jewelry...
Gorgeous Garnet Wrap Bracelets – the Perfect Gift for January
This week we are featuring Neva from The Spiral River and her gorgeous Garnet Wrap Bracelets. Garnet is the birthstone for January so these bracelets would make an ideal gift for a friend or relative’s birthday in January. The Spiral River Neva Murtha is the owner-designer of The Spiral...
Deep red Pyrope is the most admired Garnet birthstone – but there are many other types of Garnet.
The birthstone for January is Garnet and the deep red varieties are the most well known and admired. Garnet is not actually one type of gemstone, but the name of a group of similar gemstones which occur in a variety of beautiful colors. The types of garnet used in jewelry are andradite, almandine, grossular, spessartine and...
