The month of November is another month in which those born under the autumn sky have a choice between two gems—the topaz and the citrine. (November Birthstone) The topaz has a bigger variety of colors to choose from so those who feel like they have to choose may want to go with this gem due to mere variety. The Citrine, while more limited, comes with an alluring shade of either orange or yellow. Either way, both of the gems tend to have an aura of serenity around them and are rumored to bring good fortune to their wearers. What also makes

October babies get two options for which they can claim as their choice birthstone. The opal and the tourmaline are both quite unique in the collection of birthstones. October babies may even want to make it easier on themselves and choose both! What makes them quite interesting are how they both literally have a rainbow of color and shade combinations to choose from. Speaking of rainbows, it is a legend that both of the birthstones traveled to earth via a trip, which involves a rainbow. Tourmaline’s color is dependent on the trace elements that compose its chemical composition. Opal tends

September is a month that people either love or loath to end–it all depends on what’s their favorite season! The month ushers in the last days of summer and the first days of fall. September, as a word, can be traced back to Old English when it was called Haervest-monath, which means “Harvest Month.” This makes sense when you think about the ripening of so many fruits and vegetables before the cold season eventually kicks in. The month of September is also tied to the Latin root septem, which means “seven.” It used to be the seventh month on the

August is another month that is unique. It has three different and lesser-known birthstones. This, by no means, minimizes the beauty that each of these gems brings to the month. If anything, it gives them a sense of mystery – at least for those who aren’t familiar with them. If you aren’t familiar with them, that’s not a problem. We’ll be taking a look at August’s three different birthstones – the peridot, sardonyx, and spinel. An introduction to the peridot, sardonyx, and spinel The peridot is arguably the most familiar and popular of the three birthstones. The gem is said

Back in 1939, Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz was trying to find her way home. She clicked her heels three times and repeatedly said the now iconic line, “There’s no place like home …” The power to return home, she was told, was with her the whole time, captured in her deep red ruby slippers. They became one of the signature costume bits for the classic movie. You can’t think of The Wizard of Oz without the rubies playing a role. Rubies have a deeper history than that of The Wizard of Oz and movie history in general. As

For the month of June, the birthstone count is quite unique and quite high. With three different gems to represent it, it’s not only fascinating but it means that there’s quite a bit of history buried in its little treasure trove. From the magnanimous pearl to the alluring moonstone, and finally, to the newer alexandrite, let’s take a look at how these three gems have become the representations for the first month of summer. Each of these gemstones has its own unique story and symbolism. The pearl is arguably the most popular of the three followed by the moonstone. But,

In 1939, Dorothy clutched her dog, Toto, by her side and said that they weren’t in Kansas anymore. Dorothy and company followed the yellow brick road and eventually reached the striking Emerald City. Reaching for the sky in illustrious pillars of green, they’ve finally come to their journey’s end. What happened after that has been called one of the best movies of all time. Brimming with color, The Wizard of Oz was considered an instant masterpiece and bewildering to people who had never seen color on the silver screen. It’s hard not to hold a piece of the May birthstone

If you were born in April, congratulations because your birthstone wins the popularity contest. Not only is it popular, but it is also considered by some as the most precious of them all. We’re talking about the diamond. Madonna wowed pop fans in the 1980’s with her Material Girl music video, which depicted diamonds as being the most sought-after thing in a “material world.” Rihanna struck a hit when she related the shining resonance of a diamond to a strained, yet powerful love affair. Besides being a pop cultural phenomenon, the diamond is also one of the highest rated gems.

Those born in the month of March are lucky because their month is associated with shades of blue, green, and red. As a child, perhaps you heard the phrase, “March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb.” March is the moment in which we all are ready to say goodbye to the winter season and say hello to spring. Blue skies and green budding leaves are what March brings. The month brings about life and rebirth, which subtly brings to mind the color red. The question becomes, “why?” The answer is given by March’s two birthstones

The western world knows the month of February as the Month of Pisces, but the silent and dreamful fish isn’t the only alluring representation of the month. February is the month of the birthstone amethyst. It is one of the most popular gems not just because it’s beautiful but because it goes well with warmer and cooler shades of clothing. It’s also one of the more affordable gems on the market. In other words, it’s quite the versatile gem. So, congratulations February babies – you’ve got a beauty on your hands! What does the amethyst represent? Representing the intellectual aspect