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healing gems

The Healing Power of Gemstones

For centuries, people have believed in the power of certain gemstones to heal ailments, strengthen hopes and ward off evil. Even if you’re not sold on the powers of crystals, it’s an intriguing concept. While there’s no scientific evidence that crystals can heal, they’ve been a part of what we now call “alternative medicine” for […]

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aquamarine necklace

Get Your Vitamin “Sea” with the Aquamarine, March’s Birthstone

Calling all modern mermaids Ahh…the aquamarine. When you wear this blue-green gemstone, you can get lost in its cool, transparent ocean-like depths. Named after the Latin for “seawater,” this semi-precious gem comes from a high-class family—beryl, which also produces emeralds. It’s the perfect stone to flash on your finger or around your neck, especially in […]

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amethyst necklace

Purple Passion: Amethyst, February’s Birthstone

The spectacular purples in February’s birthstone, the amethyst, range from a light, delicate lilac to an intoxicating winey blend of rich purple and red. Speaking of intoxicating, its name comes from the Greek “amethystos,” meaning not drunk—it was believed that the stone could keep you from overdrinking. (Don’t try this on your own!) Until the […]

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Golden topaz ring

Topaz, November’s Birthstone: The Have-it-Your-Way Gem

November has a pair of beautiful birthstones—topaz and citrine. Both come in beautiful shades of amber, which match the autumn leaves. But since we’ve covered citrine in a previous blog, let’s focus on the amazing topaz. Most gemstones have a typical color, but with a topaz, you aren’t limited to one tone…you have a rainbow […]

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star sapphire ring

S is for September…and Sapphires

September’s birthstone, the luminous sapphire, checks all of the “s” boxes—sumptuous shade, strength, and stylish star: Its sky blue shade ranges from the vibrant hue of mid-day to the rich, navy of the night sky. And, while we think of sapphires as being blue, there can be other colors, as well. It’s strong, second only […]

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peridot earrings

August’s birthstone: The peridot, gift of the volcanoes

August is the only month to actually have three birthstones: the peridot, spinel, and sardonyx (known for its use in cameos). But for fresh green sparkle, nothing can top the peridot, which ranges from bright green to green-yellow. It’s also the stone for a 16th anniversary. Formed in volcanoes This gemstone was formed early in […]

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