GARNETS

Garnets are a group that includes a number of different minerals, so the appearance can vary widely. The first thing a buyer of garnets needs to be aware of is the wide variety of garnet types.

At first, the sheer number of garnet varieties can seem bewildering. It helps to think of the different types of garnets in terms of color. 

Garnet is a spiritual stone of higher thinking and self-empowerment. It also denotes safety and strength. This stone symbolizes prosperity, abundance and also encourages gratitude and service to others. Garnet is considered a deeply spiritual stone.

Farmer stimulate metabolism. They mainly help in treating spinal and cellular disorders, are energized and purifies the blood, heart, and lungs. Garnet can also regenerate DNA. Many people believe that Garnets not only help in physical healing but mental healing as well.

AMETHYST

Amethyst is an highly esteemed stone known for its stunning beauty and legendary powers to soothe the mind and emotions. In today’s classification, it is known as a semi precious stone, in contrary, to the ancient time wherein it was called as “Gem of Fire”.

Amethyst is a stone that was always associated with February which was the month that the Romans dedicated to Neptune. So, without a doubt, this precious stone is the birthstone for the month of February.

This beautiful stone signifies ecclesiastical dignity as the Bishops stone and also the stone of St Valentine and faithful love. Although this stone carries the energy of fire, passion, creativity and spirituality, it also bears the logic of temperance and sobriety.

AQUAMARINE

Aquamarine - Birthstone for the month of March derives its name from the seawater color that the gemstone possesses. The name Aquamarine is derived from the Latin word ”seawater”. This gem is valued from the ancient lineage. During the 19th century, the sea green color gained its popularity. While now in the modern world, the bluer the color of the stone the more valuable it is. The largest-ever Aquamarine which weighed 243 pounds was found in Brazil in the year 1910. The Largest Producer of Aquamarines are Brazil, Pakistan, China.

DIAMOND

The World’s love for diamonds had its start in India where diamonds were gathered from the country’s rivers and streams. Some Historians estimate that India was trading in diamonds as early as the fourth century BC.  Indian diamonds found their way to Europe. By the 1400’s , diamonds had become fashionable accessories for Europe's elite.  In the early 1700s India’s Diamond supplies began to decline, Brazil emerged as an important source  of Diamond & things changed. 

India became the biggest Diamond cutting center. De beers started ruling diamond Market. De beers” Diamond are Forever” ad campaign made the Diamonds even more special, increased its demand in the market and in no time Diamonds became woman’s best friend.

EMERALD 

Emerald is the birthstone for the month of May. One of the 3 basic stones. It is a green to a greenish-blue variety of beryl. Relatively softer as per Moh's hardness scale -9 . The difference in the degree of green makes one stone emerald and the other less expensive green Beryl.

ALEXANDRITE

Alexandrite, the birthstone for the month of June is known as the colour change gem. It is a rare Color-change gem. If you’re a person who loves magic, you’ll love Alexandrite. When exposed to daylight, it is a cool, bluish and mossy green. Under the lamplight, it is a red gem with a warm raspberry tone.  Combination Prompted the description, “emerald by day, ruby by night.”

You can see it change colour by switching from fluorescent to incandescent light. The value of the gemstone becomes higher when the change in colour becomes more distinct.

PEARL 

Pearl is the birthstone for the month of June. Pearls have been adorned and worshipped by mankind throughout history. These gems were referred by the Persian mythology as the “Tears of the gods,” while ancient Chinese legend believed the moon held the power to create pearls, instilling them with its celestial glow and mystery.

RUBY

Red is the color of our intense emotions. The gem represents love, passion, courage, and anger. Also associated with power and desire, Ruby is considered as the king of all gems and identified all over the world as the birthstone for the month of July. A fine red Ruby bestowed good fortune upon its owner. Rubies are considered the most valued gem and have been the prized possession of emperors and kings throughout the ages. The desire for ruby is just as great as it always has been.  

PERIDOT

Formally called ‘Olivian” since it is a gem variety of that mineral the name peridot has been adopted for many years to avoid confusion with demantoid garnets, Topaz, Emeralds.  Today Peridot is appreciated on its own merits as the most affordable untreated green stone in calibrated sizes, and exquisite large richly colored gem that can be a focus on custom jewelry.

Peridot is the birthstone for the month of August. This stone belongs to the green variety of the Olivine Group of minerals. Olivine is a group of minerals that includes Forsterite, Liebenbergite, Fayalite,  Laihunite and Tephroite and it is not an individual mineral on its own.

SPINEL

For the month of August, Spinel is the birthstone. Spinel is very often confused with red ruby since it's been undervalued for quite a long period of time. Until the 1800s Spinel was classified as a separate genus of gems. Ever after, gem stands on its own merits. Spinel is also said to have less hardness on Mohs than ruby and sapphire.

SAPPHIRE

Blue Sapphire is one of the most popular coloured stones. One factor that contributes to Blue Sapphire’s appeal is that of the immensely colossal 3 - Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald - Sapphire is most affordable. But Sapphire withal subsists at the higher calibres of quality & price. This great stone is the birthstone for September. Quite a factual right? It’s not done yet. In this blog, we will verbalize more about this precious stone that never ceases to outperform its royal appearance. 

TOURMALINE

Tourmaline, best kenned as the most colourful gemstone, is the birthstone for October. The gemstone occurs in a variety of paramount colors. According to scientific terms, the stone is not composed of a single mineral, but, a composition of a group of minerals that are cognate in their physical and chemical properties. 

OPAL

For all those who pay close attention to monthly birthstones, this blog will be informative. The first birthstone for October is Opal. Let’s find out more about Opal.

Opal is considered as an October birthstone. This stone is originally from India and gets its name from a Sanskrit word “Upala” which means precious stone. This same stone was identified by the name Opalus in ancient Rome. These stones are mainly preferred because of their ability to shift colors in rainbow hues – a phenomenon called “play-of-colors”

Opal is also gifted during the celebration of the 14th wedding anniversary.

TOPAZ

CITRINE

Citrine - Transparent, Pale yellow to brownish orange variety of Quartz - It's recherche. A comely stone with tremendous reviving and recharging energy is verbalized to be the birthstone for November. Few have suggested people who fall under the zodiac denotement of Scorpio to possess the stone as it favors the denotement. 

The word Citrine was derived from the word Citrina which is a Latin word when translated betokens yellow. An alternatively derived word lies in the French dictionary which betokens lemon

ZIRCON

Since World War I  the most commonly seen variety of zircon, the blue, has appeared in Jewellery. Known for its brilliance and flashy multicolour light otherwise called fire; Zircon is the birthstone for all those born in December. If one discerns close enough, it is seen that the properties of Zircon are almost close enough to that of Diamonds. This led to centuries of confusion between the gems. 

TURQUOISE

Turquoise is one of the world’s most ancient gem. It’s been adorned by Ancient Egypt & Chinese artisans for more than 3000 years. It is the National gem of Tibet and has been considered a stone that guarantees good health, good fortune and protection from evil. 

Turquoise derives its name from French expression Pierre torques, or “Turkish stone”. 

This name originated in the thirteen century. It reflects the fact that the material probably first arrived in Europe from the Turkish sources. It was also a medium of ceremonial exchange for the native American tribes.

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