In addition to being August's birthstone, and fantastic birthday gift, Peridot is also a perfect stone to give to anyone who loves the color green.
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I make all of my Aquamarine earrings myself in my Colorado workshop, that means that every pair of earrings is truly unique.
The name Aquamarine is derived from the Latin word ‘aqua’ meaning water and ‘marina’, meaning sea. Ancient mariners believed the gem would calm waves keeping the sailors safe.
If you love someone who was born in January, the "holiday hangover" makes it even more important that you get them something special for their birthday.
Garnets have such a long history with humans that the name for the stone actually comes from a Latin word, granatum, which means seed or seed-like.
November is lucky to have a birthstone said to bring good luck and good fortune, which is also beautiful and versatile in a wide range of jewelry!