Archive for 'Gemstone Information'

Ceylon Sapphires

18 September 2007

One of my favorite gemstones is the Ceylon sapphire. I would love to have it for an engagement ring if Matt Damon ever asks me to marry him. Actually, it’s quite an inexpensive gemstone compared to diamonds, I’m just still waiting on Matt. Here are a few reasons why I love ceylon sapphires. (I […]

Red Sapphires

10 September 2007

I’ve seen green sapphires, blue, yellow, purple, pink, & even orange sapphires. I’ve always been told that red sapphires are rubies. However, I just found a red sapphire pendant & it looks a lot clearer than a ruby.
Granted, these sapphires were treated, but still. Yet another reason why September babies are so lucky, they […]

Oh that it were September

20 August 2007

I’m trying to be a trooper & not eagerly await September. September’s birthday is sapphire. Oh that it were always September. That sounds like a good song lyric, any musicians out there, feel free to use it. OK, I’m going to focus. I’m going to stop thinking about September & I’m going to find some […]

All peridots are not created equal

14 August 2007

If you aren’t thrilled that your birthstone is peridot, maybe you just haven’t given it a fair shot. Yes, peridots are green. They are also an unusual shade of green, which August babies may or may not like. Even though it’s sometimes called “Poor Man’s Emerald” peridot doesn’t have that rich, grass green color. Peridot […]

Is that what I think it is?

13 August 2007

I was flipping through the shopping channels the other day & stopped on the Generations 1912 show. (Yes, I’m that sick. I watch jewelry shows for fun). The Generations 1912 line is one of my favorite, because they use the original molds from their family business. The jewelry has a very vintage feel. What I […]

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