About gemstones

emstone jewelry is the ultimate "Special Day" Gift! Gemstones add excitement and variety to your wardrobe. From rubies to rose quartz, gemstones offer a wide range of color choices for any Special Day Gift - whether it is an anniversary, birthday, Valentines Day, engagement, the list goes on.

You can buy your beloved a birthstone, a gemstone in a favorite color or choose a gemstone that has come to symbolize love and devotion. Placed in a custom setting, these gemstones make one-of-a-kind Special Day Gifts.

One of the first gemstones that comes to mind is the ruby, with its beautiful fiery red hue. Throughout history, rubies have always been considered the "king of gems," especially treasured by royalty. Historically, rubies have sometimes been valued higher than diamonds. Catherine of Aragon, first wife of King Henry VIII, was given a ruby ring as a token of his love for her. Unfortunately, the ruby proved a more valuable companion than Henry himself. Rubies are the birthstone for July.

A popular "love stone" in history is the amethyst. Amethyst was considered the stone of love, harmony, balance and forgiveness. If a sweetheart was in need of forgiveness, an amethyst gift was appropriate for the situation. Amethysts were also popular as engagement rings in the 18th and 19th centuries. Amethyst is also prized for its lovely purple color. Amethyst is the birthstone for February.

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Gorgeous garnets are said to promote stability, faithfulness and consistency within a relationship. The crown of the German emperor Otto (912-973) was decorated with garnets, to symbolize consistent, effective kingship. Garnet is the birthstone for January. It is also the appropriate choice for a 2nd anniversary gift.

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