Saturday, January 19, 2008

Opal Is October’s Birthstone

If you’re still young enough to remember your birthday, you probably also remember the special birthstone assigned to it. But at your age, we bet you don’t really know the SIGNIFICANCE of your birthstone and what power the ancients felt would be bestowed about you by wearing it.October Birthstone: Opal Birthstone Properties: Enhances insight and dispels fear Alternative Birthstone: TourmalineOpal is the birthstone for October and the gemstone given to commemorate a 14th wedding anniversary. The word “opal” for this dynamic gemstone was derived from the Greek word “opallus” which means to see a change in color

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Saturday, January 19, 2008

Pearl Is June’s Birthstone

If you’re still young enough to remember your birthday, you probably also remember the special birthstone assigned to it. But at your age, we bet you don’t really know the SIGNIFICANCE of your birthstone and what power the ancients felt would be bestowed about you by wearing it.June’s Birthstone: Pearl Birthstone Properties: Truth and beauty Alternative Birthstones: Moonstone and AlexandritePearl is the official birthstone of the month of June. It is also the accepted anniversary gemstone for the 3rd and 30th years of marriage. Pearls have adorned crowns, clothing, and temples, and were said to be a favorite of Cleopatra, yet there are perfectly suited to young girls and are a popular gift for first communion.Pearls come in a wide range of colors from delicate rose white to black. The higher the luster or

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Saturday, January 19, 2008

Ruby Is July’s Birthstone

If you’re still young enough to remember your birthday, you probably also remember the special birthstone assigned to it. But at your age, we bet you don’t really know the SIGNIFICANCE of your birthstone and what power the ancients felt would be bestowed about you by wearing it.July’s Birthstone: Ruby Birthstone Properties: Fire and emotion Alternative Birthstone: SapphireRuby is the birthstone for July and also the anniversary gemstone for the 15th and 40th years of marriage. The history of ruby mining dates back more than 2,500 years ago, and today the coveted gemstone is found in Burma, Thailand, Kenya, Tanzania, India, Sri Lanka, Australia, Cambodia, Kenya, Tanzania, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and the United States.Called the “Lord of Gems” by ancient Hindus, rubies are one of the most highly prized gems throughout history. The fiery glow of rubies is said to come from the gemstone’s internal and eternal flame.For this reason, the gift of a ruby is a symbol of everlasting love. If worn on the left hand, ancient lore has it that the Ruby will bring good fortune. It is a perfect engagement ring gemstone and a popular alternative to or addition to diamond engagement bands.Hard, but Soft The word ruby comes from the Latin “ruber,” meaning red. It is a variety of the mineral Corundum that is called sapphire when it is any color except red

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Friday, January 18, 2008

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