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Famous Gemstones
20 baguette cut diamonds circle a 75.47 ct Colombian emerald
  • Emerald , Famous Gemstones , Featured

May Birthstone: Where Do Emeralds Come From?

May 02, 2016
Emerald is the perfect May birthstone. Its rich color evokes the springtime green we see all around us. Yet emeralds …
  • Famous Gemstones , Pearl

Famous Birthstone: Pearl – La Peregrina

June 01, 2015
Many of us share a timeless attraction to pearls— it’s a deep admiration that extends across cultures and continents. Maybe …
  • Emerald , Famous Gemstones

Famous Birthstones: Emerald – The Crown of the Andes

May 01, 2015
Emerald, widely regarded as the definition of green for hundreds of years, is the perfect color for spring. From the …
  • Famous Gemstones , More on Diamonds

Famous Birthstones: Diamond

April 01, 2015
What makes a diamond famous? It may be its rarity or even its size. But more often than not, a …
  • Aquamarine , Famous Gemstones , Famous Jewelry

Famous Birthstones: March’s Roosevelt’s Aquamarine

March 01, 2015
The hero of this month’s installment in GIA’s series on famous birthstones is the bluish-green aquamarine given to former First …
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