For those born in the month of March, the official gemstone is the Aquamarine. It can range in color from a very pale shade, almost colorless, which is also the most valuable, to a most sought-after deep-blue aqua. Some of the ranges in color could be due to its ability to darken permanently with heat […]
February Birthstone – Amethyst
The gemstone representing the month of February is the Amethyst. It is also a representative of the Zodiac stone for the constellation of Pisces. Amethyst is a variation of quartz, and is identified by its long prismatic crystals. These crystals have six sides at each end that can only show their color at the tips. […]
Amethyst – Traditional February Birthstone
Amethyst, the traditional February birthstone, is a quartz stone that is violet in color, and is commonly used to create beautiful jewelry pieces, including rings, necklaces, and bracelets. It is also known for its healing and spiritual properties, and is often worn by energy healers. Traditionally, Amethyst was worn in Ancient times in order to […]
Aquamarine – Traditional March Birthstone
The aquamarine gemstone, the traditional March birthstone, has a varied range of shades of blue, from the richest shade of the sea to an almost transparent pale blue. In fact, the name of the stone has its origin in Latin and is made up of two parts; “aqua” meaning water and “mare” meaning sea. So, […]