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August Birthstone // Peridot It is hard to believe that it is already a week into August and that fall is just around the corner. Summer went by very quickly and some of us might have mixed feelings about it. But one positive is that Peridot is the Birthstone this month! Here are some facts that you might not know about Peridot: In the Ancient time Egypt was where Peridot was primarily found. The Egyptians called the gem “Gem of the Sun.” Cleopatra was famous for wearing Peridot. It use to be said that she would be seen wearing emeralds...

  In Need of Harmony, Balance and Happiness in your Life? Try a ruby on for size! July Birthstone is the RUBY. This gem has been a very popular gemstone for over 2000 years! The ruby is one of four stones that are included in the “Precious Gems” category along with Sapphire, Emerald, and Diamond. The rarest color of ruby is called pigeon’s blood which is a fiery shade of red, with a subtle hint of blue or purple. These rubies are more valuable than others because of their brilliance and transparency. Some fun Folklore of RUBIES Rubies are a...

Did you know: In the Middle Ages, opal was considered a stone that could provide great luck because it was believed to possess all the virtues of each gemstone whose color was represented in the color spectrum of the opal Opals are a very soft stone, and must be treated with care. Because of the softness, almost all opals are cut into a cabochon. A cabochon looks domed or like a half sphere. This arched shape makes the gem less susceptible to damage during wear. The cabochon shape also allows light to "dance" across the gem- increasing an opal's brilliance. ...

As George Eliot has declared, ‘These gems have life in them – their colors speak, say what words fail of’ From time to time they have been discovered form all around the world, gemstones have enthralled millions of people, from their captivating and unique color, as well as matt-finished and sparkling brilliance. Although it was almost certain that gemstones would eventually find their way in the market place of jewelry, some people might even be fanatically enthusiastic of owning a precious stone. A precious stone, which is not only known for its color, but also holds certain significance in jewelry...