May Birthstone: Where Do Emeralds Come From?
Emerald is the perfect May birthstone. Its rich color evokes the springtime green we see all around us. Yet emeralds …
Famous Birthstone: Pearl – La Peregrina
Many of us share a timeless attraction to pearls— it’s a deep admiration that extends across cultures and continents. Maybe …
Famous Birthstones: Emerald – The Crown of the Andes
Emerald, widely regarded as the definition of green for hundreds of years, is the perfect color for spring. From the …
Famous Birthstones: Diamond
What makes a diamond famous? It may be its rarity or even its size. But more often than not, a …
Famous Birthstones: March’s Roosevelt’s Aquamarine
The hero of this month’s installment in GIA’s series on famous birthstones is the bluish-green aquamarine given to former First …