Birthstones

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

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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Moh’s Hardness Scale

Hardness is the measure of one structure hardness against another. French mineralologist proposed a relative scale to measure one substances ability to scratch another’s. The lower the number the softer the material, the higher the number harder the material.

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February Birthstone Amethyst

February’s birthstone is traditionally an Amethyst. The Amethyst is known for is rich purple color and lustourous shine. The ancient Greeks believed the Amethyst was associated with the god Bacchus, god of wine, and helped keep its wearer sober. If the February born shall find Sincerity and piece of mind Freedom from passion and care [...]

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