Birthstone Knowledge
May's Birthstone - Be Reborn with the Enigmatic Emerald
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.
December Birthstone | Tanzanite & Blue Topaz
November Birthstone | Citrine
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.”
