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May Birthstone – Emerald
Posted on May 1, 2013 | No CommentsDedicated to the goddess Venus, emerald is symbolic for immortality and faith. Emerald represented resurrection to the early Christians. In the eleventh century Marbode wrote that emerald improves memory, eloquence and can bring joy to its wearer . Pilny described that emeralds were recommended for... -
February Birthstone – Amethyst
Posted on February 1, 2013 | No CommentsAmethyst, a beautiful young girl, was on her way to worship the mythological goddess Diana when tigers, from the orders of the Greek God Bacchus, were about to pounce on her. In order to save Amethyst, Diana immediately froze the girl into clear crystal. Bacchus, in his grief, poured grape... -
Garnet, January Birthstone
Posted on January 1, 2013 | No CommentsJanet Deleuse Garnet Jewelry Resembling pomegranate seeds—the little red gems were named from the Latin word, ‘Granatum.’ The gemstone Garnet is most commonly known as deep red stones with a hint of orange/brownish tones that are typically set in antique floret jewelry. Exhibiting a lively light reflection,... -
November Birthstone – Topaz
Posted on November 1, 2012 | No CommentsThe old Sanskrit word “tapas,” or fire, is the root word from which the modern name Topaz is derived. Red Topaz is one of the most rare color of all the colorful topaz gemstones; almost unavailable and extremely valued. The largest faceted red topaz in... -
October Birthstone – Opal
Posted on October 7, 2012 | No CommentsIs it true that wearing an opal will bring bad luck if it’s not your birthstone? Apparently not– derived from the Latin word for precious stone, the gemstone opal has been revered and worn since ancient times. In ancient Arabic culture, it was believed that... -
June Birthstone – Pearl
Posted on June 22, 2011 | No CommentsThe legends of pearls have been spoken about since antiquity. In Persian mythology, pearls were treasured as one of the most valuable of all gems, and regarded as “tears of the Gods.” The Chinese believed that pearls were jewels in the sea and grew by... -
August Birthstone – Peridot
Posted on July 21, 2010 | No CommentsDeco Peridot and diamonds drop earrings, Janet Deleuse Designs The French word... -
July Birthstone – Ruby
Posted on July 21, 2010 | No CommentsBenvenuto Cellini wrote in 1560, the price of ruby was eight times that of diamond. And today, ruby remains the most expensive gemstone, in sizes over three carats, rivaling the price of diamond. Wearing a ruby was said to preserve the health of the wearer...