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Despite its prevalence, Amethyst has been one of the world’s most revered stones for many centuries. This quartz is said to strengthen relationships and give its wearer courage. Those born in February have Amethyst as their birthstone, providing them with long lasting friendships and the ability to overcome any obstacle they face. Amethyst – The Reliever of StressAmethyst got its name from the Greek...

It's Gonna be a Blue, Blue, Blue, Blue Christmas and That Ain't so Bad! December Birthstones, Beautiful Blues The birthstones for December are a variety of beautiful blue stones:  Tanzanite, the color changing blue beauty; Zircon, the unusual electric blue gem and Turquoise, a southwestern favorite.  Learn more about these gorgeous gemstones and how you can get one or all of them from our...

Hi Friends!  I'm a November baby myself so I know all about the beautiful, yellow-hued topaz or better yet, citrine.  As a child, I hated it but the older I get, the more I appreciate the beautiful shades of cheery yellow and the amber shades that capture fall and all of its splendor.   Citrine is such a beautiful gemstone and it will go with...