Aries Birthstone Bloodstone The interesting Bloodstone is the main birthstone for the Zodiac sign Aries (Mar 21 - Apr 19) and is also one of the secondary stones for Pisces (Feb 20 - Mar 20). The color of Bloodstone is dark green, dotted with red spots. These spots resemble...
Aries Birthstone Bloodstone and its Interesting Journey from Rock to Jewel
What is the Difference Between Natural and Lab-Grown Padparadscha?
Padparadscha is not mentioned very frequently. These gemstones are very rare and unusual sapphires with very few in circulation. It has a brilliant blend of orange and pink colors. Hence, making it very attractive to those familiar with the gem. The difficulty in sourcing natural padparadscha necessitated the need...
Six Different Types of Amethyst ~ Purple, Cape, Pink and 3 more…
Six different types of Amethyst are Purple Amethyst, Cape Amethyst, Pink Amethyst, Mossy Amethyst, Ametrine and Prasiolite. The first four are related to the shade or form of the Amethyst crystal, and are all 'true' Amethysts. The last two are closely related to the Amethyst gemstone but are different...
February’s Birthstone: Amethyst, The Purple Wonder
This information packed article is sure to answer some of your most burning questions about the Amethyst birthstone. Learn all you need to know about the history and origins of Amethyst. By Rick Aubin. Amethyst Birthstone Gemmology Geological Information Amethyst is a high-quality form of quartz crystal, naturally found...
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...
Happy January Birthday 2023 ~ Send your Wishes with these Free January Images
Happy January Birthday Images Here are our free Happy January Birthday images themed around the January birthstone Garnet, with our compliments. Wishing everyone all the best for 2023! You have our permission to copy these images for personal use, such as posting on Facebook or sending in an email.
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...
January Garnet Jewelry
Garnet types and colors Source: American Gem Society The birthstone for January is the garnet which is named after its similarity in color to the red pomegranate seed. Garnet is associated with trust and loyalty and garnet jewelry is often given as a gift to those with birthdays in...
