December – Blue Topaz
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...
March – Aquamarine
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...
About Birthstones
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 ...
Anniversary Gifts By Year
Year Traditional Modern 1st Paper Clocks 2nd Cotton China 3rd Leather Crystal, Glass 4th Linen, Silk Appliances 5th Wood Silverware 6th Iron Wood Ojects 7th Wool, Copper Dest Sets, Pen/Pencil Sets 8th Bronze Linens, Lace 9th Pottery, China Leather Goods 10th Tin,...
About Platinum
Although platinum was used in ancient Egypt and by the South American Incas, it was not as valued as gold. Until modern jewelers' tools were developed, platinum was more difficult to work with because it has an extremely high melting point. Interest in Platinum During...
About Silver
Archeologists' tests indicate that humans have created objects and ornaments out of silver since 4000 BC, just after their discoveries of gold and copper. Silver is now the most plentiful of the precious jewelry metals. Like platinum and gold, silver is malleable,...