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Amethyst – Tears of BeautyPosted by Admin on September 9, 2008
Amethyst – Tears of Beauty by Melanie Spark The Amethyst Gemstone is a semi-precious jewel of violet or purple colour that is available in many different shapes and sizes and is a common form of transparent crystallized Quartz. Amethyst is the Birthstone for the month of February and is mined in Brazil, Uruguay, Russia, Bolivia [...]
The September Birthstone: SapphirePosted by Admin on September 5, 2008
The September Birthstone: Sapphire by Priyanka Arora Sapphire is the official September birthstone. It is just one of the birthstones and semi-precious stones that are assigned for several Zodiac signs which include Taurus, Pisces, Sagittarius and Virgo. Sapphire is also the gem that could be given for a 5th, 23rd as well as a 45th [...]
August’s Birthstone: Peridot, the Evening EmeraldPosted by Admin on August 2, 2008
August’s Birthstone: Peridot, the Evening Emerald written for SWCreations by Stephanie Dray August’s birthstone is peridot, a yellow-green gemstone that glows like a firefly on a hot, lazy night. In color, peridot can range from olive to cat-eye green. And unlike cool emerald, with its pine-forest overtones, peridot calls to mind warmer climes. Reminiscent of [...]
June’s Birthstone: The Ethereal Pearl ArticlePosted by Admin on June 5, 2008
June’s Birthstone: The Ethereal Pearl written for SWCreations by Stephanie Dray Pearl is June’s birthstone, lending its ethereal beauty to the traditional month for weddings. Since ancient times, when the month was dedicated to the Roman Goddess of marriage, it has been considered good luck to take marriage vows beneath June’s sunny skies. Even today, [...]
May Birthstone Gemstone – Evening EmeraldPosted by Admin on May 2, 2008
May’s Birthstone: Enduring Emerld written for SWCreations by Stephanie Dray May’s birthstone is emerald, a green gemstone that heralds the lush landscape of spring. May is a month in which flowers blossom, grass unfolds, and everything seems new again. Emerald is a stone that captures all spring’s verdant splendor, ranging in color between a bluish [...]
February’s Birthstone: The Romance of AmethystPosted by Admin on February 5, 2008
February’s Birthstone: The Romance of Amethyst written for SWCreations by Stephanie Dray Amethyst is February’s birthstone. Some might wonder whether amethyst’s rich violet hue is appropriate for a month associated with red roses and candy hearts. But as it happens, the legend of Saint Valentine says that he wore an amethyst ring carved in the [...]
January Birthstones – Garnet and Auld Lang SynPosted by Admin on January 3, 2008
January’s Birthstone -Garnet and Auld Lang Syn written for SWCreations by Stephanie Dray January’s birthstone is garnet, a stone with an inner fire that defies even the coldest winter days. And the month of January is filled with those. January is named for Janus, the two faced Roman God of beginnings, endings, gates and doors. [...]
December Birthstone – Turquoise and Blue TopazPosted by Admin on December 5, 2007
December’s Birthstone: Turquoise and Blue TopazCool Blue Turquoise: written for SWCreations by Stephanie Dray Turquoise is December’s birthstone, blue as a winter sky or a Christmas forest. These cool turquoise shades have endeared December’s birthstone to cultures from antiquity to today.Even though this opaque gemstone brings to mind the native tribes of the American Southwest, [...]
November Birthstone Gemstone ArticlePosted by Admin on November 7, 2007
November’s Citrine and Topaz: Birthstones with a Sunny Disposition written for SWCreations by Stephanie Dray With fallen leaves swirling on chill winds, November marks our last fond farewell to warmer days. As trees turn color and people get cozy with spiced cider, the gemstones for this month are bound to bring seasonal cheer. Citrine and [...]
October’s Birthstone: Spooky Tales of Pink Tourmaline by Stephanie DrayPosted by Admin on October 1, 2007
October’s Birthstone: Spooky Tales of Pink Tourmaline Opals and Pink Tourmaline written for SWCreations by Stephanie Dray There are two October birthstones: opals and pink tourmaline. But while opals are more famous and certainly have their charm, pink tourmaline’s spooky qualities make it the perfect birthstone for the month in which we revel in ghost [...]
