August Birthstone: Peridot

Happy Birthday, August! The August birthstone is peridot. Peridot get its name from the Arabic word “faridat,” meaning gem. In ancient Egypt, peridot was called “gem of the sun” for their dazzling brilliance. Peridot is a mineral known as...

July Birthstone: Ruby

Happy Birthday, July! The July birthstone is ruby. The ruby gets its name from the Latin word “ruber” meaning red. Called the Rajnapura (King of Gems) by ancient Hindus, the ruby is among the most highly prized gems throughout history. The ruby is a...

June Birthstone: Pearl

Happy Birthday, June! The June birthstone is pearl. One of our most treasured gems, the pearl comes from one of the humblest of all life forms, the mollusk. The scientific formation of natural pearls is almost as mystical as folklore. When an irritant becomes lodged...

May Birthstone: Emerald

Happy Birthday, May! The May birthstone is the emerald. Spring is traditionally a time of new growth and rebirth, and the stunningly intense green of the emerald evokes thoughts of spring. Emeralds often include tiny fractures, which the French call, jardin (garden),...

April Birthstone: Diamond

Happy Birthday, April! The April birthstone is the diamond. In general, diamonds are remarkably simple in their color, they appear to be clear or white, yet they are able to refract light in a way that produces vibrant flashes of brilliant color, making them sparkle...

March Birthstone: Aquamarine

Happy Birthday, March! The March birthstone is the aquamarine stone. The name for aquamarine comes from the Roman word “aqua” (meaning “water”) and “mare” (meaning “sea”). If you can picture the stunning blue waters of...