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Wear Your Moonbeams: June’s “Other” Birthstone, the Moonstone

By Aimee Berrent on May 30, 2022 in Blog

June actually has several birthstones; we’ve discussed pearls and alexandrite in previous articles. This month I want to spotlight the luminous moonstone gem, both affordable and beautiful. In Hindu mythology, that moonstone was said to be created from moonbeams, which explained the beautiful “moonlight” that shimmers across the stone. It’s affordable, mysterious, and beautiful. Moonstone […]

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Diamonds: April’s Birthstone and A Girl’s Best Friend

By Aimee Berrent on March 31, 2022 in Blog

“A diamond allows the soul’s light to shine out.” Ahh, the diamond. The queen of the gem kingdom. The hardest natural substance on earth. And definitely a girl’s best friend. These gems were formed before dinosaurs roamed the earth: the youngest are about 900 million years old, and the oldest are 3.2 billion years old—but […]

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January’s birthstone, the Garnet: Dragons’ eyes, protection, and beauty

By Aimee Berrent on January 6, 2022 in Blog

Here’s a stone with a pre-historic past—garnets have been found dating from the Bronze Age! And in the Middle Ages, people believed dragons’ eyes were made of them. The gems’ vibrant red color has been believed to cure blood disorders, enhance love and empower the life force. These stones tend to give a Victorian feel […]

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Ravishing Ruby, July’s Birthstone of Passion

By Aimee Berrent on July 13, 2021 in Blog

The intense red of the ruby, July’s birthstone, evokes strong emotions: passion, love, and fury. In fact, early civilizations equated its color with blood. In medieval times, they were believed to bring health, wisdom, wealth and success in love—and also thought to provide protection (cue the ruby red slippers!). Fun facts about the King of […]

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Welcome Spring With the Emerald, May’s Birthstone

By Aimee Berrent on May 2, 2021 in Blog

It’s appropriate that May’s birthstone reflects the brilliant green leaves and blooms of spring. A sign of rebirth and truth, emeralds are one of the “big 3” color stones—along with sapphires and rubies. And top-quality stones can be more expensive than diamonds! Fast facts about emeralds They’re formed from beryl and their green shade comes […]

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Shimmering Sapphire, September’s Stone of Royalty and Wisdom

By Aimee Berrent on September 10, 2020 in Blog

The sapphire, September’s birthstone, has been the sign of royalty and prophecy over the centuries. Learn more about this beautiful gemstone.

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The Ruby, July’s Birthstone, Blazes with Fire

By Aimee Berrent on July 6, 2020 in Blog

The ruby, July’s birthstone, blazes with fire. These gems can be more expensive than diamonds. See how to buy ruby jewelry and their lore.

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Celebrate Moonstone Magic with June’s Shimmery Birthstone

By Aimee Berrent on June 22, 2020 in Blog

The moonstone, June’s birthstone, is a shimmery gemstone that creates beautiful jewelry.

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The garnet, January’s birthstone, lights up the cold with its warmth

By Aimee Berrent on January 13, 2019 in Blog

The new year brings a beautiful stone to celebrate January birthdays. The garnet, January’s birthstone, gets its name from the Latin for “pomegranate,” a nod to its rich wine color. It’s been found in Egyptian jewelry, Roman signet rings, and medieval nobles had a preference for the stone. Here’s some background on the garnet. There’s […]

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Mother’s Day Jewelry: A sparkling tradition

By Aimee Berrent on April 30, 2018 in Blog

According to the National Retail Federation, Americans will spend about $4.6 billion on jewelry this Mother’s Day. Because what says “love” more than a sparkly bauble or memory-making necklace? I’ve got suggestions for you, whether you’re on the giving or receiving side. And if you’re on the receiving side, by all means, drop big hints! […]

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