The Alexandrite, a spectacular and cherished gemstone, is known as the color change gem as it changes color based on the lighting. Pearls are extremely popular due to its elegant natural beauty. Pearls are formed when an irritant, such as a piece of sand, enters an oyster. The oyster coats the piece of sand over and over to form a pearl and give the pearl its iridescence shimmer. Learn about Alexandrite.
Rubies represent health, wisdom and courage. It was once believed that wearing a Ruby gemstone brought good fortune to its owner. The finest rubies are mined in Burma and are the second hardest gemstone, after diamonds. Learn about Ruby. The peridot is one of only a few gemstones that exists in only one to bring prosperity, fertility and healing.
Learn about Peridot. Its name is derived from sappheiros the Greek word for blue. However the, the gemstone sapphire is allochromatic which means it can be found in every color.
The Sapphire has come to represent loyalty and trust. Learn about September. Tourmaline is available in a rainbow of beautiful colors but most often comes in a pretty pink. Opal gemstones are truly unique because each opal sparkles with a one of a kind color combination. Each opal gem is individual and unique like no other. Citrine is from the French word citron meaning lemon, named appropriately for its brilliant yellow color. The Citrine is believed to be a healing gemstone and was once believed to be a gift from the sun.
However topaz is mined in a variety of rich colors like blue, pink, and yellow. All three of these precious gemstones shine in different shades of brilliant blues. Their blue tones make these gems the perfect birthstones for the cold wintry month of December. Dog Tag. Shop by Recipient. Mother Daughter Set. Shop by Material. Sterling Silver. Rose Gold. Cubic Zirconia. Opal Jewelry. Deal Of The Month. New Arrivals. Bridesmaid Jewelry. Birthstones for the calendar month of July are ruby, sapphire, onyx, sardonyx, and carnelian.
The Zodiac signs of Cancer and Leo include five additional stones: emerald, moonstone, pearl, diamond, and tourmaline. June's birthstone, alexandrite , is the most rare birthstone. It is a color-change chrysoberyl which usually changes color from red to green according to the light source. Because these two Zodiac signs span part of April , both are listed in this table.
Birthstones for the calendar month of April are diamond, opal, and sapphire. The Zodiac signs of Aries and Taurus include nine additional stones: bloodstone, topaz, jasper, coral, amber, turquoise, emerald, aventurine, and garnet.
Emerald May The lush abundance of spring is mirrored in May's birthstone, the emerald , with its deep green hue, making it the best birthstone of them all. According to legend, emeralds are also a source of great luck and offer protection against evil to those who wear them.
Which birthstones are the most valuable? Typically, diamond, emerald, ruby and sapphire command the highest prices. Experts believe that birthstones can be traced back to the Bible. Specifically, the breastplate was to contain twelve precious gemstones, representing the twelve tribes of Israel.
Most bloodstone used today is mined and cut in India. Other sources of bloodstone include Australia , Brazil , China , and Madagascar. Here are 10 of the most beautiful minerals and stones in the world.
Galaxy Opal. Rose Quartz Geode. Burmese Tourmaline. First check the color change. Real alexandrite most often changes from something in the yellowish green through bluish green color in daylight to orangy red through purplish red under incandescent light can often have brownish tone, as well. The fakes often change form a bluish color to a purplish color. Diamonds are one of the most valuable precious stones around, but not because diamonds are especially rare.
In fact, high-quality emeralds, rubies , and sapphires are all rarer in nature than diamonds. A Ruby is the most valuable gemstone and its value increases based on its color and quality. Browse Ruby jewelry. August is the latest month to claim two birthstones; Peridot and Spinel. Spinel is available in a brilliant range of colors and is believed to protect the owner from harm and soothe away sadness.
Browse Peridot jewelry. Browse Spinel jewelry. Sapphire, the birthstone of September, is most desired in its pure, rich blue color but is present in almost every color including pink, yellow and green. In the Middle Ages the gem was believed to protect those close to you from harm and also represented loyalty and trust. Browse Sapphire jewelry. October also has two birthstones; Tourmaline and Opal. Opal gemstones are truly unique because each individual gem is adorned with a one-of-a-kind color combination.
Browse Tourmaline jewelry. Browse Opal jewelry. November birthdays are associated with two gems; Citrine and Topaz. Topaz is most desired in its rich orange Imperial Topaz color but it is found in a variety of rich colors like blue, pink and yellow. Browse Citrine jewelry.
Browse Topaz jewelry. December birthdays have claim to three gemstones; Zircon, Tanzanite and Turquoise. Zircon can be found in a variety of colors, but blue is the overwhelming favorite.
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