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Amethyst is the beautiful birthstone of February! Amethyst is one of the most well-known birthstones, due to it’s vibrant color. For many, amethyst is a stone that signifies tranquility and calmness. Amethyst symbolizes royalty; is thought to protect its owner, which is why Kings and Queens have worn the stone for many years. The Amethyst became known the February’s birthstone after St.Valentine, the patron of romantic love, wore an amethyst…
August’s beautiful birthstone, Peridot, comes with a change of season as well as a chance to celebrate life. Peridot is a lovely, bright green color that reminds many of its association with nature. The stone has a relationship with harmony, good health, restful sleep, and peacefulness. Interestingly, some believe that when this stone is set into gold, the gem may protect the wearer from nightmares. Peridot as also been referred to as the “gem…
The birthstone for the month of July is the ruby! Rubies have always been popular among those in roles of power, as well as those in love; in some cultures, they consider it to be a stone of kings. Rubies are thought to symbolize power, wealth, and royalty. In fact, some believe that wearing rubies may protect one’s assets as well as one’s personal health and well being. These gemstones are extremely strong; actually, it’s almost as strong as…
Pearl, Alexandrite, and Moonstone are all recognized by the Gemological Institute of America as different June birthstones! All three are beautiful, but there’s just something so elegant and classic about the pearl that we dedicate an entire showcase to pearl jewelry at Boelter’s Jewelers.
Pearls are perfect to celebrate graduations, confirmations, and birthdays! For the entire month of June, you can take an extra 20% off pearl merchandise to…
The birthstone for the month of May is the luscious green Emerald! Who doesn’t love the color green? It’s the color of money, fresh grass, and new spring plants. The green emerald is a symbol of rebirth and grants the owner a sense of youthfulness and good fortune. It is traditionally the gift for the 20th, 35th, and 55th wedding anniversaries. Green means GO, now is the time to get that emerald jewelry you’ve been dreaming of. Throughout the…
Diamond is the stunning birthstone for the month of April!
When it comes to diamonds, the 4 C’s are the most popular way to categorize diamonds. The 4 C’s (cut, color, clarity, and carat) make each diamond unique. The cut of a diamond refers to the shape. You can have a simple round or princess cut diamond, or you can have a unique marquise or pear-shaped diamond. A diamond with a good cut has a very nice sparkle. The color of the diamond…
March’s birthstone is aquamarine, which translates to “seawater” in Latin. The gemstone comes in a variety of colors ranging from soft pale sky blue to vivid turquoise like the deep oceans. The gem is known to wash away stress and fear, and provide one with tranquility and peace. Aquamarine is a constant reminder to take a deep breath. Additionally, aquamarine is the gem for the 19th wedding anniversary. It is thought to reawaken love in…
The month of January is a special month- it’s the beginning of a whole new year! A new year makes for the perfect occasion to revamp your accessories, and garnet is the perfect stone to get you started! Garnet is birthstone for the month for January, and it comes in almost every color. Traditionally, garnet is a beautiful, deep red color. Some believe that garnets are a protective stone, that shields the wearer from injury. This made them…
There are three birthstones for December: Tanzanite, blue topaz, and blue zircon!
Tanzanite comes from just one place on Earth: Tanzania. The gemstone was first discovered around 60 years ago, in 1967. Tanzanite can show three distinct colors, depending on the cut of the stone and the angle it is viewed from, ranging from a violet to blue violet to blue. This trait, called pleochroism, is useful in gemology. It is thought that tanzanite can…
Citrine is the birthstone of November! The name comes from the color of the stone; this gem ranges in golden shades from pale yellow to deep brown/orange. Citrine may have come from the French word citron, meaning lemon. Citrine is a variety of quartz the yellow hues are caused by traces of iron and quartz crystals. Ancient Greeks used the stone as a decorative gem, while the Ancient Romans, on the other hand, utilized citrine for jewelry. The…