Birthstone engagement rings are a hot trend with brides-to-be in 2019. Brides are trading in the traditional diamond for other gemstones to create personalized styles. Diamonds remain the number one choice for engagement rings overall, but we've started to see more and more couples break from the norm and opt for unique, personalized rings. … [Read more...]
December Birthstone Blue Topaz
December Birthstone - The Blue Topaz Maybe it’s because I am from the North East, but when I think of December, I think of snow. I think of ice and cold. Apparently I am not the only one, because the birthstone for the month of December is a gemstone that is reminiscent of ice and snow, the blue topaz. I love this gemstone because I … [Read more...]
October Birthstone Opal
October Birthstone - The Opal Of all the Month’s birthstones, I think October would have to be my favorite. I have always loved Opals. There is something magical about the colors that are weaved throughout the stone. They have always reminded me of the Aura Borealis, a much smaller version that I get to wear. There are five different … [Read more...]
September Birthstone Sapphire
September Birthstone - The Sapphire When I think of September, I think of football, colder weather and sapphires. Of all the months, September’s birthstone the sapphire is one of my favorites. Once believed to protects its owner from envy and harm, the sapphire has always shared a rich history with royalty and the clergy. The word sapphire comes … [Read more...]
August Birthstone – Peridot
August Birthstone - Peridot When you think of summer colors, you think cool blues, bright yellow, and vibrant greens. With these colors in mind, it is no wonder that the Peridot gemstone, a vibrant olive green color, is the birthstone for the month of August. The Peridot gemstone is one of the oldest gemstone found in jewelry. Dating back … [Read more...]
The July Birthstone – The Ruby
The July Birthstone - The Ruby The Ruby has always been associated with passion, devotion, courage and romance. Named for its rich red color (ruber is the Latin word for red), the ruby is considered one of the four most precious gemstones on earth (the diamond, the emerald and the sapphire are the other three). Among these three gemstones, the … [Read more...]
The Birthstone of June is the Pearl
June's Birthstone is the Pearl Is your birthday falls in the month of June, than you are one of the lucky to have beautiful pearls as your birthstone. Considered a gemstone, wild pearls are some of nature’s most beautiful creations. Dating back to the bible, pearls have always been considered beautiful, rare, and valuable. A beautiful pearl … [Read more...]
Emerald Treatments
Emerald Treatments More than any other gemstone, natural emeralds have a tendency to have many internal inclusions, tiny surface cracks, and fissures (internal cracks) throughout the gemstone. As a result, it has become a common practice in the industry is to have these emeralds treated with cedar oil or opticon to improve their appearance. As a … [Read more...]
The History of the Emerald – The May Birthstone
The History of the Emerald - The May Birthstone What better way to signify the spring season than with a green emerald that reflects growth and prosperity, which makes sense why the emerald is the birthstone of the month of May. The name emerald comes from the ancient Greek word for green “smaragdus”. Not only is the emerald green … [Read more...]
March Birthstone – Aquamarine
March Birthstone- Aquamarine [dt_fancy_image style="1" border="0" lightbox="false" animation="none" align="right" width="275" media="" image_alt="" hd_image="https://jfjco.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Aquamarine_March_Birthstone.jpg" image="https://jfjco.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Aquamarine_March_Birthstone.jpg"][/dt_fancy_image]With a name … [Read more...]
