The King of Gemstones: 10 Intriguing Facts About Rubies
“To be a king and wear a crown is a thing more glorious to them that see it than it is pleasant to them that bear it”. This famous quote…
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Birthstones
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GemsNY’s Birthstone section is a treasure of knowledge about each month’s birthstone and who should wear it. They are believed to have healing powers and certain qualities that can affect their wearer in a positive or a negative way. The National Association of Jewelers, in 1912 decided to standardize the birthstones and officially adopted a list where each birthstone was given a month. For example, January’s stone is Garnet. In this Section, the blog makes you understand and learn new things about the gemstones, who should wear them, and how to take care of them. There is a huge selection of Gemstones and we are very excited for you to learn more about them.
Sapphire Birthstone: Meaning, History, Loyalty and Divine Beauty
Jewelry has been around for millions of years. From early man who would wear jewelry made out of sea shells, feathers, etc. to the modern civilized man who is creating…
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August Birthstone: The Peridot – Color, Meanings, and Symbolism
Lights, camera, sparkle! Ladies and gentlemen, get ready to witness a gemstone extravaganza like never before! It’s time to roll out the red carpet for the one and only peridot…
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Spinel Birthstone: Properties, Meaning, History, Colors
Spinel is a misunderstood gemstone. People often confuse its alluring red and blue varieties with ruby and sapphire respectively. Don’t you think spinel stones deserve recognition? There is so much…
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August Birthstones: All About Peridot & Spinel Gemstones
If you have your birthday in August, then consider yourself one of the lucky ones! Why? Well, as an August-born, you can choose between 2 beautiful gemstones as your birthstone…
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Designer Jewelry Based On Personality Types
Calling all fashion enthusiasts! Are you on the hunt for jewelry that truly speaks to your personality and style? Look no further than personality-based jewelry, the latest trend taking the…
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Birthstone Jewelry for All 12 Months (January to December)
Did you know birthstone jewelry is said to bring luck in the life of the wearer? But, first of all – what is a birthstone? A birthstone represents a gemstone…
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Know The March Birthstone Aquamarine
If you live in the northern hemisphere, The month of March probably has a special place in your heart. The long, unforgiving winter comes to a close with the vibrancy…
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January Birthstone: Know the Garnet Gemstone
Christmas may be waving a teary goodbye in the rearview mirror, but there’s something even better to look forward to– your birthday! January babies are blessed with garnet gemstone as their…
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Top 7 December Birthstone Jewelry Ideas
When it comes to December birthstone jewelry, December is blessed with intoxicating blues. Its three designated birthstones, zircon, turquoise and tanzanite present themselves as delightful options, but if they were…
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