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December Birthstone – Turquoise

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December’s birthstone is Turquoise. Turquoise traces it’s roots back to ancient Egypt where it adorned the jewelry of the great pharaohs, and on the ceremonial clothing of Native Americans. Turquoise also gave its wearer healing power. If December gave you birth the month of ice and snow and mirth place on your hand on a [...]

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November Birthstone – Topaz

November Birthstone - Topaz

November’s Birthstone is Topaz. The colors range from red and orange to pink, yellow and gold, and bright blue . Wearing Topaz will increase friendship, and love and ensure fidelity in the one you love. Topaz Legends Topaz has been thought to have medicinal and healing properties. In some cultures it was thought to cure [...]

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December Birthstone – Tanzanite

December Birthstone - Tanzanite

Tanzanite Legends Tanzanite is a very new gemstone and does not have the lore and legends that many other gemstones have. Tanzanite was discovered in Africa in the early 1960′s. Once a stable commercial supply had been discovered Tiffany & Company became the major distributor of Tanzanite. Tanzanite History Tanzanite was named after Tanzania the [...]

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September Birthstone – Sapphire

September Birthstone - Sapphire

September’s birthstone is the Sapphire. Sapphires come in many colors but the most desired is color is a deep rich blue. Sapphires are said to protect its wearer from evil spirits and against poison. Sapphire Legends The Sapphire has a long history that dates back to the ancient Persians who believed the blue color of [...]

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July Birthstone – Ruby

July Birthstone - Ruby

July’s birthstone is traditionally the Ruby. Its deep red color symbolizes passion and love, and is often associated with fire. This Ruby is mentioned in ancient texts, including the bible, and has been sought after by royalty and nobility for generations. The glowing ruby shall adorn Those who in warm July are born They will [...]

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August Birthstone – Peridot

August Birthstone - Peridot

The birthstone for August is Peridot. According to Hawaiian legend Peridot were the divine tears wept by Pele the goddess of the volcano. Peridot is said to have magical healing powers and offer protection against nightmares and ward off evil. Peridot Legends Peridot bright green color was sought after more than 3,000 years ago by [...]

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June Birthstone – Pearls

June Birthstone - Pearls

June’s Birthstone is a Pearl. Pearls are one of the oldest known gemstones. Today Pearls are commercially cultured bring them into a price range that is affordable for everyone. Pearl Legends Pearls are perhaps the oldest known gemstones. Throughout most of the ancient world pearls were so rare and sought after that only royalty or [...]

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October Birthstone – Opal

October Birthstone - Opal

The birthstone for October is traditionally the Opal. The unique mult-colored properties of the Opal make it one of the most versatile gemstones. Opals symbolize hope innocence and purity. October child is born for woe and life’s viscitudes must know but lay an opal on her breast and hope will lull the woes to rest [...]

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January Birthstone – Garnet

January Birthstone - Garnet

January’s birthstone is traditionally the Garnet . The origins of the word Garnet are believed to be related to the pomegranate fruit filled with dark seeds. According to the Bible, Noah hung the Garnet from his ark to help guide him through the darkness of the flood. Garnets should be worn they will ensure her [...]

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May Birthstone – Emeralds

May Birthstone - Emeralds

The Birthstone for May is traditionally an Emeralds. Emeralds have a luscious green color and are said to give the wearer the ability to see into the future. Emerald Legends Emeralds deep and rich green color has captured the imagination of men from the earliest civilizations. Pliny the Elder of ancient Greece remarked, ‘nothing greens [...]

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