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08/24/10

September's Birthstone is Sapphire

Another favorite stone of mine, sapphire comes in a rainbow of colors. I adore the sparkle that a finely-faceted sapphire produces, and the impact these tiny gems have on a design. While blue is the most well known hue, sapphire naturally occurs in a l… more »
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07/27/10

August's Birthstone is Peridot

Crisp, fresh green peridot is so pretty, which works beautifully with lots of other colors. It easily transitions from spring to fall palette and is the birthstone for August. Pronounced "peh-ree-doh", it is widely mined throughout the world, includ… more »
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06/25/10

July's Birthstone is Ruby

I love that one of my all-time favorite gemstones is my birthstone! Ruby, the red version of blue sapphire, is one of the top precious stones, along with sapphire, diamond and emerald. An incredibly popular stone, beading-grade ruby is nearly always more »
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05/24/10

June's Birthstone is Moonstone

I love moonstone. Silky white and gray, with occasional peach pieces are just wonderful. Moonstone is an element of the moon, as is silver, so they make the perfect pairing. It's incredibly popular in pagan jewelry and this simple color suits anyone.  … more »
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03/25/10

April's Birthstone is Quartz

We're already hitting April! Quartz is one of the most common minerals on earth. Amethyst, chalcedony, carnelian, citrine, rose quartz, smokey quartz and ametrine and all quartzes, defined only by their color differences. Quartz also appears frequently… more »
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02/25/10

March's Birthstone is Aquamarine

Aquamarine jewelry is always in style. Baby blues are a feminine touch for any fashionista, and it's the birthstone for March. A variety of beryl, aquamarine is typically transparent with a delicate blue or green tint. Often heat treated to enhance more »
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01/25/10

February's Birthstone is Amethyst

Celebrating a February birthday? Amethyst is the gemstone of the month and birthstone jewelry is always a great gift. Purple gemstones are a youthful look that suit any age, and amethyst is a perfect choice for adding fun color. A form of quartz, more »
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12/29/09

January's Birthstone is Garnet

Shopping for January babies? Garnet is their birthstone and it's an absolute crowd-pleaser, suiting just about anyone. Garnet is a very energizing stone which cleanses the chakras, bringing passion or serenity as needed. It inspires love and more »
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