Category: Birthstones
Buyer Guide for Opal
Opal is a birthstone that showcases a one-of-a-kind play of color. Some people say that it resembles lighting, fireworks, or galaxies trapped within the stone. The colors and patterns that result from the interaction of the stone with light make every piece of opal unique and distinct from others. Considering ...
How To Care, Clean And Store Opal Gemstones
The birthstone of October, opal is a fascinating and attractive stone that has been capturing the hearts of many people for centuries. Even the Romans considered opals as the most powerful and precious of gems because they have the other gems’ colors in one. If you are lucky enough to ...
Birthstone Buyer Guides, Emerald
Buyer Guide for Emerald
Buying an emerald may be less technical compared to buying diamonds but it is still something that requires careful consideration. Emerald is an equally important gemstone that has been enjoying its popularity since the imperial era. This is made up of traces of matter and is often available in various colors ...
Birthstone Care Guides, Emerald
How To Care, Clean And Store Emerald Gemstones
Emeralds are beautiful long-lasting investments regardless of the specific color you own. However, proper handling and care are a must to keep this investment looking gorgeous for many years to come. Despite their breathtaking beauty, caring for emeralds tends to be a bit more finicky compared to other precious gemstones ...
Birthstone Buyer Guides, Diamond
Buyer Guide for Diamond
Diamonds are a precious and timeless gemstone. They come in all shapes, sizes, colors and levels of quality. No matter what your style or budget, there is a diamond out there that will fit your needs. To help you choose the perfect diamond for your specific needs, we’ve put together ...
Birthstone Care Guides, Diamond
How To Care, Clean And Store Diamond Gemstones
Even if diamonds may be the planet’s hardest substance, they are not completely invincible. Although they can be polished or cut only by another diamond, chipping may occur on diamonds as a result of a hard blow. The traditional birthstone of April, your diamond needs extra care and attention. Here ...
Aquamarine, Birthstone Care Guides
How To Care, Clean And Store Aquamarine Gemstones
Well-loved for the longest time because of its gorgeous blue color inspired by the sea, aquamarine stones make amazing pieces of jewelry. Although these gemstones may not have the same level of hardness as the celebrated diamonds, aquamarines are durable enough for daily use. These stones can last well for ...
Aquamarine, Birthstone Buyer Guides
Buyer Guide for Aquamarine
Aquamarine belongs to the beryl family of gemstones with a similar chemical composition to the rest of the family members including yellow beryl, morganite, emerald, and others. What makes aquamarine distinct is the dark blue to light blue colors that feature some touch of green. Types of Aquamarine There are ...
Amethyst, Birthstone Care Guides
How To Care, Clean And Store Amethyst Gemstones
Highly celebrated for its stunning color for years, amethyst is regarded as one of the most prized gemstones in nature together with emeralds, sapphires, rubies, and diamonds. Once reserved exclusively for the royal blood, this splendorous February birthstone has now become easily accessible to everyone, continuously admired for its remarkable ...
Amethyst, Birthstone Buyer Guides
Buyer Guide for Amethyst
For millennia, the color purple is associated with wealth, power, and royalty, which is why it is not a surprise that amethyst has been a favorite among royal families. But since large deposits were discovered, this stone has now become available even for commoners. Types of Amethyst There are several ...
Birthstone Buyer Guides, Garnet
Buyer Guide for Garnets
Garnets are captivating gemstones often placed in rings, earrings, pendants, and other jewelry pieces. Although there are various colors of garnets, red is the recognized hue for the birthstone for January. Buying garnets can be a little daunting, but with this buyer guide you’ll be able to pick the perfect gem ...
Birthstone Care Guides, Garnet
How To Care, Clean And Store Garnet Gemstones
Garnets, the birthstone of January, are some of the most diverse of all groups of gemstones, mainly because it consists of different varieties and species. Varieties of garnets are extremely diverse in color, with some rare varieties exhibiting phenomenal characteristics like asterism or star effect, or even a color-change effect once ...