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Red Gemstone Buying Guide – Part 2

February 13, 2013

As passions ignite this month, a jewelry gift featuring a red gemstone is a token of love that can be enjoyed every day. While seen mostly in fashion jewelry, red gemstones are showing up as an option for the primary stone in engagement rings. Celebrities like Jessica Simpson, who sports a 5-carat ruby engagement ring, have been influential in bringing gemstones to the forefront of bridal trends. In addition to rubies, garnets and red diamonds, which we discussed yesterday, the following gemstones are more options for those looking to celebrate this Valentine’s Day with a gift of a spectacular red gem. (more…)

Red Gemstone Buying Guide – Part 1

February 12, 2013

Blame it on St. Valentine, but February is synonymous with the color red. Giving your special someone a red gemstone jewelry piece would be the ultimate token of affection to mark the upcoming holiday dedicated to romance. When considering purchasing a red gemstone such as ruby, garnet, or red diamond, there are a few key facts and considerations to keep in mind. (more…)

GIA Celebrates Birthstones – Tanzanite, Tanzania’s Treasure

January 28, 2013

Tanzanite, December’s birthstone, is found in the shadows of the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, the only commercial source for the gemstone. (more…)

GIA Celebrates Birthstones – Forget Me Not With Turquoise

January 25, 2013

Turquoise, the December birthstone, has a distinct blue or greenish-blue color because it contains copper, and is most commonly found in China and the U.S. southwestern states Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado and Nevada. (more…)

GIA Celebrates Birthstones – Topaz, the Golden Gem

January 24, 2013

Topaz, November’s birthstone, is a mineral species that naturally occurs in a range of color, including various reds, pinks, purples, yellows, oranges, browns, and more rarely, pale blue. Topaz in yellow and reddish brown are commonly heated to create more desirable pink gems. (more…)

GIA Celebrates Birthstones – The Citrus-Colored Citrine

January 23, 2013

November’s birthstone, citrine, comes in the colors of citrus fruits, ranging from deep reddish orange, reminiscent of Madeira wines, to pale and saturated yellow hues. In fact, its name is derived from the French word “citron,” which means “lemon.” Citrine’s optimistic colors bring to mind the warmth of mid-day sunshine. (more…)

GIA Celebrates Birthstones –Tourmaline, the Chameleon of Gemstones

January 22, 2013

Tourmaline, the October birthstone, comes in almost every color of the rainbow. The most popular varieties range from rich reds, pinks and peach colors, to emerald greens and yellows, to blues and violets. (more…)

GIA Celebrates Birthstones – Opal’s Fiery Play-of-Color

January 21, 2013

Opal, October’s birthstone, is a captivating gemstone because of its unique optical characteristics. Opals often exhibit a spectrum of colors called “play-of-color,” when viewed from various directions. The Roman naturalist, Pliny the Elder, referred to opal’s play-of-color in the 1st century AD when he wrote: “For in them you shall see the living fire of ruby, the glorious purple of the amethyst, the sea-green of the emerald, all glittering together in an incredible mixture of light.” (more…)

GIA Celebrates Birthstones – Sapphire, Token of Loyalty

January 18, 2013

September’s birthstone, the sapphire, is known for its various shades of blue, however, these gemstones come in every color of the rainbow. A red sapphire is actually a ruby, the September gem’s sibling. Both of these gems are made from the durable mineral corundum. The rare pink orange variety known as padparadscha is especially prized, named after the color of a lotus flower. (more…)

GIA Celebrates Birthstones – Peridot, the Gemstone Born From Fire

January 17, 2013

Peridot, the August birthstone, is the gem variety of the mineral olivine. Instantly recognizable with its distinctive lime green color, peridot is known as the “extreme” gem because it is only found in harsh conditions. It is mined from rocks created by volcanoes and even found in meteorites that fall to Earth. (more…)

GIA Celebrates Birthstones – Ruby, the King of Gems

January 16, 2013

Ruby, July’s birthstone, has been esteemed since ancient times, even mentioned in the Bible as one of the gems used to represent one of the 12 tribes of Israel. (more…)

GIA Celebrates Birthstones – Will Pearls Bring You Mental Clarity?

January 15, 2013

Most gems form within the Earth, but June’s birthstone, pearl, is unique because it is formed in the soft tissue of a living mollusk. Natural pearls are rare; most are cultured by implanting a bead into the mollusk and letting the mollusk coat the bead with nacre for up to two years before the pearl is harvested. (more…)

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