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The Mythical, Magical History of Garnet

Garnet — that lovely, deep-red, semi-precious gem that serves as January’s birthstone actually comes in a variety of colors — orange, green, and black to name just a few. And if you think that’s all you didn’t know about this lovely stone, you might be surprised to learn that it has a history rich in fascinating legend and lore, as well. Highly Prized Possession The glamorous garnet has been traced back to at least ancient Egypt, where necklaces bearing this most prized of possessions were buried along with the Pharaohs, but folklore suggest that its beauty was discovered long before

October’s Birthstones: Opal and Tourmalines

October has two birthstones: Opal and tourmaline. Opal birthstone is the more traditional of the two, but in 1952 the Jewelry Industry Council urged adding pink tourmaline as an alternative October birthstone. Opals are fun to shop for because they vary so widely. Pick one up, turn it this way and that so it catches the light, and appreciate its unique color and fire. Some are milky white, others are dark, all with flashes of green, blue, red, yellow and orange. October babies claim the opal as their birthstone. So if you’re shopping for somebody with an October birthday consider

August’s Birthstones: Peridot and Sardonyx

The Romans called peridot “the emerald of the evening” because its color didn’t change in different lights. This romantic green stone is the more popular of August’s two birthstones. The other, sardonyx, is a type of onyx known for its banded layers of white and reddish brown. Either one makes a perfect traditional gift for your loved ones born in August. Peridot August Birthstone:  Color & Appearance Peridots –the gem form of olivine — are always green, but their intensity depends on how much iron is in each particular stone. The yellowish tone of peridot the august birthstone makes it

February birthstone – Celebrate The Color With Amethyst

Amethyst is February’s birthstone. The word Amethyst derives from a Greek word “amethystos” meaning, not drunk. This beautiful stone is transparent with traces of the color purple which might range from a light mauve color to deep/rich purple. Sylvie Jewelry has an array of amethyst bridal jewelry to choose from for the bride who wants something unique. 

What’s the November birthstone?

The birthstone for November can be either topaz or citrine and both of these gemstones can be used to produce attractive pieces of bridal jewelry. Topaz is a gemstone that is found in a variety of colors, although blue is the most popular color. It has been a prized gemstone for thousands of years. Citrine is known as the healing quartz which is said to support vitality and health. This gemstone offers an affordable option for your diamond engagement ring and the shade of citrine can vary from translucent yellow to golden brown. Both November gemstones have been popular for

What is the July Birthstone?

July’s birthstone is the beautiful red ruby! Red is the color of love, romance, passion, life, and “ruber” is Latin for “red.” Rubies have long been desired for their color, which, being the color of life-blood, may have led some ancients to believe the stones would protect one from bad health. Like most myths and legends surrounding gems, the ruby’s power to protect from misfortune and ill health can’t be proven, but the ruby is a fascinating jewel nonetheless.

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