Topaz of the orange to yellow variety (also called Imperial Topaz) is the true birthstone for November. However orange topaz it is not very common these days and the topaz you generally find is blue topaz. The alternative birthstone for November is Citrine which is a yellow gemstone in...
The Birthstone for November is Topaz but what is the Alternative Birthstone?
October Birthday Cards to Post on Social Media
Looking for October birthday cards to post on Facebook or other social media? Here are our free digital October birthday cards themed around the October birthstone Opal and the October birth flower Marigold. You have our permission to copy these images for personal use. Just a note that copyright...
Looking for a September Birthday Card to post on Facebook?
Ever struggled to find an ecard to post on Facebook? .. not sure how to share it ? .. what about copyright ? .. then when you post it – it comes out the wrong size anyway ? Well to overcome all these problems we have created a series of...
What you need to know about September birthdays: birthstone, birth flower…
Do you have a September birthday coming up? Do you know the birthstones and birth flower for September? Here are some quick facts to help you find a meaningful gift for that special person: September birthstone – Sapphire September alternative birthstone – Lapis Lazuli September birthstone color – deep...
A new August birthstone has been added to the Official Birthstone List by AGTA and JA
In June 2016 Spinel was added as an official birthstone for August as declared by AGTA (American Gem Trade Association) and Jewelers of America (JA). The CEOs of the two organizations had this to say about the announcement: “At certain moments in history, when there is a strong call...
Where to find exquisite handmade Eco-friendly jewelry set in recycled Argentium Silver
Today we are chatting to Helen Worcester of Verbena Place Jewelry, creators of exquisite handmade eco-friendly jewelry set in recycled argentium silver. David and Helen Worcester are the owners of Verbena Place Jewelry based in California, USA. They both hold jewelry certifications and have been in the business together...
Meet a talented artisan who designs beautiful jewelry with the alternative July Birthstone carnelian
One of our favorite Novica artisans is Neeru Goel based in India. Neeru is featured on many of our pages as she loves to work with the gemstones used in birthstone jewelry. Neeru Goel was raised in India and was inspired by her grandmother’s in-depth knowledge about how jewelry was made...
Buying Pearl Birthstone Jewelry Online – Find that Special Gift in just 3 Steps
Pearl Birthstone Jewelry Birthstone jewelry is available across the entire price range, from pretty trinkets less than fifty dollars to exquisite fine jewelry worth thousands of dollars. And there are literally millions of choices online – when I searched on Google for ‘pearl birthstone jewelry‘ I received 1 420 000...
All about the birthstones of June – Pearl, Moonstone and Alexandrite
Here is a collection of our Facebook posts about the birthstones of June. There are three official birthstones for June - the beautiful luminescent Pearl and Moonstone as well as the exquisite pale lavender Alexandrite.
The Birthstone for May is Emerald – its vibrant Green hue heralding Spring
The birthstone for May is the Emerald which is associated with friendship, faithfulness and loyalty. The vibrant green hue of the May birthstone symbolizes the renewal of life in Spring, which starts in May in the northern hemisphere.Emerald is a precious gemstone and is one of the rarest and most...
