Dating back to the Bronze Age, Garnet stones have been popular adornments across the span of time, ornamenting the necks of the decorated wives of the old Russian Czars, Queen Victoria of Great Britain, and Mary Queen of Scots. Most commonly made in a coy crimson color, Garnet was traditionally...
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BIRTHSTONE CHART
February ~ Amethyst
The legend of Amethyst originates in Greek myth. The chronicles of Dionysus, the god of intoxication, entail how he was angered by an insult from a mortal, and vowed revenge on the next mortal he came upon. Using fierce tigers that he had created to carry out his deed, he came upon a beautiful...
March ~ Aquamarine
Aquamarine is a beautiful transparent pale blue stone, which is said to bestow courage in times of adversity. The gem, whose color reminds us of the ocean, brings its wearer a sense of serenity and strength. Legend has it that Aquamarine jewelry is a mermaid’s treasures. The gem is...
April ~ Diamond
The Diamond birthstone represents romance, mystery and passion. Once an adornment worn only by kings, the timeless diamond gem is the ultimate token of brilliance and affection.
May ~ Emerald
Known as the gem of spring, the emerald, with its hypnotic green glow, has more power over the senses than Superman’s kryptonite. Emerald jewelry, in all of its potent charm, is considered to boost fertility and have protective powers. A favorite of history’s most coveted, seductive...
June ~ Pearl
Pearls have been recognized for centuries as one of the most prized of all gemstones. The pearl is the oldest known gem, and also, historically, the most valuable. Powhattan, father of Pocahontas, was an avid collector of pearls and pearl jewelry. Even Julius Ceasar himself regarded pearls as...
July ~ Ruby
Since ancient times, Ruby jewelry was thought to have magical powers in warding against wicked thoughts and forbidden temptations. A remarkable red gem; the ruby is steeped in mythology and mysticism. Eastern legends contend that rubies contain “a deep drop of the heart of Mother Earth...
August ~ Peridot
The Peridot symbolizes luck and success. According to the legends of the old Egyptian Pharaohs, in order for Peridot to exert its fullest power, it must be set in gold and hung around one’s neck. Only then can it ward off evil. Legend says that peridot was the preferred protective gem worn...
September ~ Sapphire
Sapphire stones are powerful bringers of faith and good fortune. Known as the Gem of Autumn, ancient kings believed that merely looking upon a Sapphire pendant would bring good luck. Known as the primary talisman for peace, prosperity, and truth, a sapphire stone was Prince Charles’ gem of...
October ~ Opal
The earliest known opal jewelry artifacts uncovered in a cave in Kenya by famous anthropologist Louis Leakey were said to have dated back to about 4000 B.C., and were most likely originated from Ethiopia. History shows that the discovery and cultivation of the opal stone was important to the...