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FEBRUARY BIRTHSTONE If you were born in February, your birthstone is amethyst – the purple variety of quartz that has captivated mankind for millennia. Its lilac to deep purple hues can be cut into many shapes and sizes, and it can be manufactured in a lab as well as mined. Amethyst, the February birthstone, can […]
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The birthstones for this month are opal and tourmaline BIRTHSTONE OVERVIEW Opal and tourmaline are the two birthstones for October. Both of these gemstones are known for their endless color combinations and are believed to have been created from rainbows. Learn more about these two birthstones for October and discover their meanings and where they can be found. […]
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Ruby Overview Ruby is the #red variety of the mineral #corundum, colored by the element #chromium. All other colors of gem-quality corundum are called sapphire, which means color is key for this #royal #gemstone. Accordingly, the name “ruby” comes from rubeus, the Latin word for red. In ancient Sanskrit, ruby translated to #ratnaraj, which meant […]
Pearls have been known and loved for thousands of years. The oldest mention of natural pearls, was written by a Chinese historian in 2206 BCE (before the common era). This precious stone can be found inside mollusks in large bodies of water, around the United States, China, Australia, and more. There are different types of […]
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June is one of the three lucky months to have three birthstones the other two months are August and December. June’s three birthstones are pearls, alexandrite, and moonstone. These three precious gemstones are such beautiful and interesting stones. Pearls are simple yet elegant and they come in many different colors and sizes. This stone can […]
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Emerald is the birthstone of May and is the traditional gift for the 20th, 35th and 55th wedding anniversary in the US. Emerald is made from beryl just like the gemstone aquamarine. Emerald measures between 7.5 to 8 on the Mohs Scale of Hardness. Though they are durable stones, emeralds are susceptible to chipping and cracking. Colombia yields the […]
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1. The term “diamond” comes from the Greek word “Adamas”, which means invincible or indestructible. 2. Since the diamonds are pretty hard, the only thing that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. 3. The ancient Greeks and Romans believed that diamonds came from the tears of the gods 4. Most diamonds have ages between […]
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Ruby is know as a protective stone that can bring happiness and passion into the life of the wearer protecting them from negative entities, promoting spiritual vitality and overall wellness. The Latin word “Rubber” meaning “red” the color of passion, Rubies have been esteemed since ancient times and are mentioned in the bible as one […]
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Gemstone Jewelers Inc. will be closed Saturday July 4th and will reopen Tuesday July 9th with regular business hours 10:00A.M. – 5:00 P.M. Have a safe and healthy holiday, and Thank you for you business.
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Classified as a gemstone pearls are extremely unique, because they don’t arise from the depths of the earth, but from the sea. Pearls are the only gem material formed and found within a living creature. Formed inside of the shell of certain mollusk, (like oysters) as a defense mechanism against a potentially threatening irritant such […]
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