Birthstone Archives

Mother’s Day Jewelry: Birthstones, Lockets, and Charms For Mom

May 5, 2015

While you may not have the chance to say ‘thank you’ or ‘I love you’ to mom every day, Mother’s Day gives the perfect opportunity to show your gratitude. We’ve gathered inspiration for thoughtful gift giving she’ll fall in love with. (more…)

Turquoise Buying Guide

December 15, 2014

Found only in a few places on earth, turquoise is the second of December’s two official birthstones. Sought after for its robin’s egg blue and unique spiderweb-like patterns, it’s a perfect gem for unusual jewelry designs. (more…)

Citrine Buying Guide

November 11, 2014

Perhaps the most popular and frequently purchased yellow gemstone, citrine is a variety of quartz, and a November birthstone. While it’s an attractive alternative for topaz as well as yellow sapphire, natural citrine is actually quite rare, and those without color zoning or visible inclusions are highly sought after. (more…)

Topaz Buying Guide

November 1, 2014

One of November’s birthstones, topaz has the unique ability to show different colors in different crystal directions. Ancient civilizations believed that topaz gave them strength, long life, beauty, and intelligence. (more…)

Emerald Buying Guide

May 1, 2014

May’s birthstone, emerald, is aptly named the gem of spring. Its vibrant green color evokes a lush garden. In fact, inclusions in emeralds are sometimes called an internal “jardin,” the French word for “garden.” The most desirable emeralds range from bluish green to green with vivid color saturation. (more…)

Amethyst Buying Guide

February 1, 2014

Known for its majestic purple color, amethyst is the gemstone of choice for those born in February. (more…)

Ruby: The Undisputed King of the Red Gemstones

July 1, 2013

July’s mesmerizing birthstone was called “the king of precious stones” in ancient India. It remains a fitting title today. (more…)

Red Gemstone Buying Guide – Part 2

February 13, 2013

As passions ignite this month, a jewelry gift featuring a red gemstone is a token of love that can be enjoyed every day. While seen mostly in fashion jewelry, red gemstones are showing up as an option for the primary stone in engagement rings. Celebrities like Jessica Simpson, who sports a 5-carat ruby engagement ring, have been influential in bringing gemstones to the forefront of bridal trends. In addition to rubies, garnets and red diamonds, which we discussed yesterday, the following gemstones are more options for those looking to celebrate this Valentine’s Day with a gift of a spectacular red gem. (more…)

Amethyst – A Variety of Quartz

February 1, 2013

Did you know that amethyst — February’s dazzling birthstone — is actually the purple variety of the mineral quartz? (more…)

The Various Minerals of Garnet

January 3, 2013

For most people, when they think of January’s birthstone, they think of a deep red gemstone. But did you know that garnet can also be found in shades of yellow, orange, and even green? (more…)

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GIA 4Cs Diamond Blog

Mother’s Day Jewelry: Birthstones, Lockets, and Charms For Mom

Turquoise Buying Guide

Citrine Buying Guide

Topaz Buying Guide

Emerald Buying Guide

Amethyst Buying Guide

Ruby: The Undisputed King of the Red Gemstones

Red Gemstone Buying Guide – Part 2

Amethyst – A Variety of Quartz

The Various Minerals of Garnet

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