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Sapphire, the September birthstone
  • Celebrating Birthstones , Gemstone Buying Guides , Sapphire

September Birthstone: What You Need to Know About Sapphire

September 05, 2017
The September birthstone is sapphire – a gem that’s been cherished for thousands of years. Sapphire is one of the …
Oval ruby
  • Celebrating Birthstones , Gemstone Buying Guides , Ruby

July Birthstone: What You Need to Know About Rubies

June 30, 2017
Ruby is the July birthstone – and it’s one of the most coveted of gems. Called the “king of gems” …
Semi-round South Sea cultured pearl necklace with blue sapphire accents
  • Celebrating Birthstones , Gemstone Buying Guides , Pearl

June Birthstone: What You Need to Know About Pearls

June 06, 2017
Coveted for millennia, the June birthstone still reigns supreme as the queen of modern fashion. Elegant, stylish and organic, pearls …
An emerald and diamond necklace totaling 41.97 carats
  • Celebrating Birthstones , Emerald , Gemstone Buying Guides

May Birthstone: What You Need to Know About Emerald

May 02, 2017
With spring in full bloom and summer just around the corner, emerald is the perfect choice for the May birthstone. …
Diamond and moonstone flower earrings
  • Featured , Gemstone Buying Guides , Moonstone

Moonstone: A Gem to Celebrate the Moon

October 18, 2016
According to Hindu mythology, moonstone is made of moonbeams! And it’s easy to see why so many cultures also associate …
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