by Tom Seguin, Master Gemologist Appraiser | Jun 2, 2014 | Birthstones
Pearls are one of three birthstones for the month of June. A woman’s wardrobe can’t be complete without a strand of her own. These enchanting gems have represented beauty and perfection ever since man discovered them in ancient times. Pearls are the...
by Suncoast Gem Lab | Jan 4, 2011 | Birthstones
Happy Birthday to everyone born in January! Your birthstone is the Garnet. Garnet comes in a variety of colors but is most often associated with the deep red colored garnet. Garnet was believed to help make a business more successful, make a person more popular,...
by Suncoast Gem Lab | Dec 1, 2010 | Birthstones
Happy Birthday to everyone born in December! You must be special because you have three birthstones: Turquoise, Zircon, and Tanzanite Tanzanite color ranges from blue to purple. This gemstone was discovered in 1967 and is found only in Tanzania at the foot of Mount...
by Suncoast Gem Lab | Nov 1, 2010 | Birthstones
Happy Birthday to everyone born in November! Like October, November is another month with two birthstones, Topaz and Citrine. Pure topaz is actually colorless but is generally found in a variety of colors due to impurities. Shown here is a beautiful blue topaz and...
by Suncoast Gem Lab | Oct 1, 2010 | Birthstones
Happy Birthday to everyone born in October! October babies actually have two birthstones, Opal and Tourmaline. Opal is a symbol of hope, fidelity, and purity. This gemstone has the ability to diffract light exhibiting every color in the visible spectrum. Opal is a...
by Suncoast Gem Lab | Sep 3, 2010 | Birthstones
Each month we are featuring the birthstone of the month and did a post listing each of the birthstones & anniversary gemstones. Most everyone knows their birthstone, but do you know the history and significance of birthstones? Through out history, gemstones have...
Recent Comments