by dcj2022 | Feb 20, 2018 | Birthstones
Amethyst is a well-known and widely used gemstone, thanks to its beautiful color and its abundance in nature. As the February birthstone, a piece of amethyst jewelry can make a beautiful gift for the woman in your life with a February birthday. Amethyst is also the...
by giuseppe | Feb 1, 2017 | Birthstones
Happy Birthday, February! The February birthstone is the amethyst. The word comes from the Greek “amethystos”, meaning sober. In ancient Greece, the amethyst was associated with the god of wine. It is a member of the quartz family, and occurs naturally as...
by giuseppe | Jan 1, 2017 | Birthstones
Happy Birthday, January! The January birthstone is the garnet. The word “garnet” comes from the Latin word “granatus”, meaning grain or seed. The gemstone was given this name because of its resemblance to the pomegranate seed. Garnets were...
