by D. Cole Jewelers | Nov 30, 2018 | Birthstones, From The Experts
Birthstone: October Hardness: 5.5 Opal is one of nature’s most prized gems. The stone was mined by eastern Europeans, the Aztecs and the ancient tribes of Central Africa. Opals have been featured in the crown of the Holy Roman Emperor and the crown jewels of...
by D. Cole Jewelers | Nov 30, 2018 | Birthstones, From The Experts
Birthstone: January Hardness: 6-7 Garnet is one of the most versatile stones on the market. It comes in a rainbow of colors, from deep red to tangerine orange to lime green to pale pink, as well as purple, gold and brown. Garnet is found all over the world, including...
by D. Cole Jewelers | Nov 30, 2018 | Birthstones, Featured, From The Experts
Birthstone: December Hardness: 8 Blue topaz has become one of the most popular gemstones on the market today, due to its clarity, durability, availability and affordable cost. Yet it is a shade of topaz rarely found in nature. Topaz is one of the well-known pegmatite...
by D. Cole Jewelers | Nov 30, 2018 | Birthstones
Birthstone: March Hardness: 8 Aquamarine, derives it name from the Latin term for seawater because of its elegant blue hues. According to legend, aquamarine was the treasure of mermaids and had the power to keep sailors safe at sea. It was also thought to possess a...
by D. Cole Jewelers | Nov 30, 2018 | Birthstones, From The Experts
Birthstones by Month In 1912, the American National Association of Jewelers agreed on the birthstone chart that we use today. January: Garnet February: Amethyst March: Aquamarine April: Diamond May: Emerald June: Pearl or Alexandrite July: Ruby August: Peridot ...
