February Birthstone: Amethyst
Amethyst is the name given to crystalline quartz in shades of purple. The name amethyst comes from the Greek word ‘amethystos’ which means “not intoxicate”; this gave rise to a common
Amethyst is the name given to crystalline quartz in shades of purple. The name amethyst comes from the Greek word ‘amethystos’ which means “not intoxicate”; this gave rise to a common
Which gemstones can I use or not use in an engagement ring?
With a pop of color becoming the new trend and with people wanting to express their creativity, colored gemstones have increased in popularity for engagement rings! But are there certain gemstones that I shouldn’t use?
December has a whopping three birthstones, all in soothing shades of blue: the brilliant teal of blue zircon, the perfect violet of tanzanite or the blue-green of turquoise.
Topaz, aka ‘Imperial Topaz’ or ‘Precious Topaz’, ranges in color from pink to a rich golden brown. Topaz was given the name ‘Imperial’ in the 19th century when the Tsars of Russia claimed…