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August Birthstone: Peridot
Peridot, August’s birthstone, is a rare form of the mineral olivine and is prized for its clear, yellow-green color. The stone usually occurs as a result of volcanic activity; small peridot stones were known by Hawaiian natives as “Pele’s tears” due to their association with the goddess of fire. Very rarely, peridot has been found [...]
July Birthstone: Ruby
July’s birthstone is the ruby, considered one of the four precious stones, along with the sapphire, emerald, and diamond. Its range of deep red shades – the most valuable of which is known as “pigeon’s blood” – has long been associated with royalty: the Sanskrit word for ruby, ratnaraj, loosely translates to “king of the [...]
June Birthstone (Pearl)
Were you lucky enough to be born in June? Congratulations, your birthstone is the soignee pearl. Pearls are a wonderful accessory to pair with jeans or a little black dress. They add an understated elegance that always looks great, no matter what your stylish preference!
Pearls originate from oysters and other mollusks; when a tiny grain [...]
May Birthstone (Emerald)
Happy Birthday to everyone born in May! Your birthstone is the emerald, a gorgeous and bright green gem. Emerald was a powerful stone to many different cultures. The ancient Egyptians believed it symbolized eternal youth, while the ancient Romans associated it with fertility and rebirth. During the sixteenth century, Spanish Conquistadors found the indigenous people [...]
April Birthstone (Diamond)
Congratulations to those born in April! Your birthstone is the sparkling diamond. The diamond is the hardest substance on earth. They are found mostly in South Africa, Russia, and in Arkansas. Throughout the world, diamonds come in a variety of colors; yellow and colorless diamonds are most commonly used.
Diamonds have a unique history behind them.The [...]
March Birthstone (Aquamarine)
Were you born in March? Lucky you, your birthstone is Aquamarine! The word comes from the Latin “Aqua” and “mare” meaning sea water. The ancient Romans believed the stone was symbolic of Neptune, the god of the sea, and could provide protective powers against the dangers of the ocean. The ancients also believed that [...]
Happy Birthday, February Babies!
Born in February? Happy Birthday! Your birthstone is the beautiful amethyst, a semi-precious stone that we here at Abeille love working with. Amethyst is actually a type of quartz, ranging from a light violet color to a deep purple. Amethyst can contain streaks of red, blue, and when exposed to extreme heat, it turns yellow [...]
January Birthstone
The January birthstone is the lovely garnet, a deep red gem whose name comes from the latin term “granatus,” meaning grain or seed. It is believed that its resemblance to the beautiful and bright red pomegranate seed earned the garnet its name.
Interestingly, while garnet is most closely associated with its red incarnation, it also comes in [...]
Citrine: Sunny November Birthstone
Happy Birthday November Babies!
November’s birthstone is a sunny yellow quartz believed to be closely related to Amethyst and thought to bring its wearer hope and strength. Some sources also say that Citrine causes increased feelings of joy and creativity, self-confidence, improved memory, and more energy in all that you do. Citrine is from the French [...]
September Birthstone: Sapphire