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Diamond Legends
Diamonds have long been sought after by different civilizations. In many cultures diamonds are believed to encourage bonding and strong relationships, promote love and protect innocence. The Greeks believed diamonds were the splinters of the stars. Some people believed that cupid’s arrows had diamond tips.Diamonds are April Birthstone and traditional gifts for the tenth, [...]

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Aquamarine

Aquamarine Legends
Aquamarines have been revered for thousands of years. The Romans believed they were given as gifts to mermaids by Neptune, the God of the Sea. They also believed they helped protect you against seasickness. In more modern times they were believed to make you more intelligent and brave.Aquamarine is March Birthstone
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Aquamarine History
The color of [...]

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Amethyst, Citrine, Ametrine

Amethysts and Citrine are both varieties of quartz.
Amethyst
The Amethyst has been a prized gemstone since the day of the Romans. The Romans believed it had the power to prevent intoxication and was associated with Bacchus the Roman god of Wine. Amethysts range in color from light to dark purple, and are mined in Brazil and [...]

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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.
1. Talc
2. Gypsum
3. Calcite
4. Fluorite
5. Apatite
6. Orthoclase
7. Quartz
8. Topaz
9. Corundum (Ruby and Sapphire)
10. Diamond

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April Birthstone

April’s Birthstone is traditionally a Diamonds. A Diamond is the most precious and sought after of all gemstones. Due to their rarity diamonds were originally only worn by royalty or the very wealthy in society.
She who from April dates her years
Diamonds should wear lest bitter tears
for vain repentance; flow this stone
an emblem of innocence is [...]

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March Birthstone

March’s birthstone is traditionally an Aquamarine. Its rich blue color reminds people of the sparkling waters of the sea. According to Greek legend they were also given by the god Neptune, to his most cherished servants, the mermaids.

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February Birthstone

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
If she the amethyst [...]

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Columbus Day

The first recorded celebration of Columbus Day in the US was on October 12, 1792 – 300 years after the anniversary of Columbus’ landing. The history of Christopher Columbus and his discovery of America is a very interesting one.
Christoforo (his Italian name) Columbus was born in 1451, in Genoa, Italy. His father was a weaver [...]

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Labor Day Celebrations

Labor Day is seen as a day to honor workers. Parades are held, celebration with picnics and barbeques are also common. Many people also celebrate Labor Day as the end of summer and the last holiday before the start of the new school year. Labor Day is the end of summer holiday (while Memorial Day [...]

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Labor Day Facts

Labor Day is a holiday that was first celebrated in 1882. It began as a demonstration by a union group to focus on the needs of laborers. What began as a single movement in NYC that September day in 1882, drew the attention of other states and by 1894 28 states had passed legislation to [...]

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