By Emily
on Wednesday, February 17th, 2016
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Enjoy these interesting facts about February’s birthstone, amethyst. The name “amethyst” comes from the Greek word “amethystos,” which means “sober” or “not drunken.” The ancient Greeks believed that the gemstone protected them from being drunk. To this day, you can find cups made from amethyst that were designed to protect oneself from drunkenness. It’s said… Read More
By Emily
on Wednesday, December 9th, 2015
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December birthdays have not one, but three different birthstones to choose from: zircon, tanzanite, and turquoise. Since we previously wrote about zircon, we thought we would highlight another one of December’s birthstones. Step aside turquoise because tanzanite is taking center stage for this week’s blog. Here are some interesting facts about this stunning gemstone. It’s… Read More
By Emily
on Wednesday, October 21st, 2015
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Those born in October have not one, but two choices when it comes to their birthstone. Both opal and tourmaline are recognized as the official gemstones for October birthdays. For this week’s blog, we’re going to highlight some fascinating facts about tourmaline. There are multi-colored tourmalines (including a gorgeous watermelon tourmaline) where two or more… Read More
By Emily
on Wednesday, August 19th, 2015
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Peridot is found in lava, meteorites (although rare), and deep in the earth’s mantle. Most peridot gems come from volcanoes that delivered the gemstone from deep inside the earth. It dates back 4.5 billion years. It has been found in pallasite meteorites, which are remnants of our solar system’s birth. Recognized as the birthstone for… Read More
