Birthstones

March babies are fortunate enough to have two birthstones, namely aquamarine and bloodstone. Though very different in appearance, both March birthstones have a reputation for promoting the health of the wearer. Aquamarine gems evoke blue skies and calming waters, while the dark green bloodstone with its characteristic red flecks is associated with vitality and strength. […]

The month of June is one of the few that boasts not one, not two, but three birthstones (August and December also have three birthstones). While the traditional June birthstone is pearl, moonstone and alexandrite have been added to the list of modern birthstones. Pearl has long been admired as a gemstone, although it is […]

A birthstone is a gemstone popularly associated with an individual’s birth month. There are traditional and modern birthstones. While most months have just one or two birthstones, December has four: turquoise, tanzanite, topaz, and zircon. All the December birthstones exhibit a rich blue color; invoking images of both crisp winter days and clear summer skies, […]

With a color as bright as the noonday sun, this November birthstone is like summer incarnate. You can’t help but feel uplifted by its sunny disposition and old Hollywood vibes. Besides being beautiful, citrines are also thought to possess many healing properties, such as stimulating the thyroid and digestive system and aiding in the release […]

As one of the oldest gemstones known to man, garnet has inspired many legends and popular associations with vitality, love, and friendship. Commonly associated with the color red, it is both the traditional and modern birthstone for January, as well as the gemstone that represents the second wedding anniversary. Learn all about January’s birthstone from […]

Alexandrite is one of the most unusual gems in the world. You may have heard it being referred to as an ’emerald by day’ and a ‘ruby by night’. This is due to its remarkable color-change ability, which allows it to transform from green in daylight to red in incandescent light. However, June’s modern birthstone […]