This July birthstone has been referred to as “the king of precious stones” based on its ancient Sanskrit name, ratnaraj. This gem has long been associated with vibrancy and energy thanks to its deep red hue, which is the result of chromium, an element. This same element gives the stone fluorescent properties, making it appear …
You don’t have to dive deep to find the appeal of a pearl – it’s the only gem that is a product of a living creature. Mollusks use mother of pearl (also known as nacre) to produce these gems, which are actually more rare than you may realize in nature. Interestingly, the process of producing …
If you were born during this month, you may leave others “green” with envy – because your birthstone is an emerald. As green is the colour of spring, and May is right in the middle of that season, emeralds make an ideal gem to commemorate this month. History of Emerald Emeralds are sometimes worn as …
April’s birthstone is the diamond. Those born during this month are associated with perhaps the most sought after gemstone of all – the diamond. Perhaps because they have almost indestructible properties (diamonds are about 58 times harder than anything else in nature), they gained a reputation over generations for providing greater inner strength to those …
