Birthstone Knowledge

May's birthstone, emerald, is a popular gemstone that adds a pop of colour to the neutrals and dark hues of winter. They are believed to grant wealth and youth and have been treasured since ancient...

Peridot is the rare gem-quality variety of the common mineral olivine, which forms deep inside the Earth’s mantle and is brought to the surface by volcanoes. In Hawaii, peridot once symbolized the ...

Ruby, the king of precious gems, is the birthstone for fortunate folks born in July. Whether you're showing your love for someone born in July, or celebrating a 15th or 40th wedding anniversary, th...

For the lucky people with March birthdays, the birthstone associated with this early autumn month is aquamarine.

Tanzanite is the exquisite blue-purple variety of the mineral zoisite that is only found in one part of the world. Named for its limited geographic origin in Tanzania, tanzanite has quickly risen t...

Citrine is the unique birthstone for our November babies. This vibrant gemstone is known as the 'healing quartz' which promotes vitality. It is believed that those who wear citrine will be fortunat...

For those fortunate to be born in April, their birthstone is the most prized gemstone of all. You probably already know of the diamond’s toughness. In fact, it’s the hardest gemstone and is made of...

For individuals with February birthdays, the amethyst makes a perfect birthstone.

The word “garnet” comes from the 14th century Middle English word gernet, meaning “dark red.” The word is derived from Latin granatum, which means “seed,” and is called so because of the gemstone’s...