Birthstone Knowledge
Emerald Birthstone for May
Prized for its brilliant and beautiful green colour, the emerald is often favoured by the rich and famous to wear as statement pieces for big events. But this beautiful gem is just at home in an unassuming pendant as it is in an ornate tiara.
Emerald's name is derived from the Greek word smaragdus, meaning “green gem.”
March Birthstone: Aquamarine
December Birthstone: Tanzanite & Blue Topaz
November Birthstone: Citrine
The name Citrine, comes from the old French word ‘citrin’, meaning yellow.
Citrine is a rare, transparent, pale yellow to brownish orange variety of quartz. Due to its beautiful tawny colour, durability and affordability, it is the most popular yellow to orange gem. Historically, Citrines yellow to orange hue meant that it was often confused with Topaz.
April Birthstone: Diamond & White Topaz
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 just one element: carbon.
February Birthstone: Amethyst
January Birthstone: Garnet
October Birthstone: Opal & Tourmaline
September Birthstone: Sapphire
Sapphires make stunning gifts for anyone born in September or celebrating a 5th or 45th wedding anniversary.
The name “sapphire” comes from the Latin sapphirus and Greek sappheiros, meaning “blue stone,” though those words may have originally referred to lapis lazuli. Some believe it originated from the Sanskrit word sanipriya which meant “dear to Saturn.”
August Birthstone: Peridot
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 tears of Pele, the volcano goddess of fire who controls the flow of lava. Rarely, peridot is also found inside meteorites.
July Birthstone: Ruby
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, there's no better gift than ruby gemstone jewellery.
June Birthstone: Pearl & Moonstone
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