Amethyst is a traditional gemstone, used in royal jewelry since ancient times. Amethyst is famous for its purple color, but also includes fabulous green gems and even pink colored stones. Amethyst is also well-known for its fantastic geodes which are very much part of the “crystal culture” of New Age healing. Amethyst is also very popular in upmarket jewelry, with jewelers including Cartier creating dazzling works of art. Amethyst as...

Garnet is a deep red to bright red gemstone, also including purple, green, and other spectrums. This is a very ancient gemstone, used in Egypt, Rome, and Europe for centuries. Ancient tiaras have been found made of red garnet, and modern designer jewelry often includes large, exceptionally beautiful gemstones. Garnet as a birthstone Garnet is believed to provide an extraordinary range of benefits, including clarity of thought, elimination of negative...

Turquoise is one of the true classic gemstones of antiquity. This sky blue gemstone was and still is used in ancient cultures in China, India, and the Middle East for millennia. In modern culture, turquoise remains extremely popular. Turquoise as a birthstone Turquoise is believed to benefit wearers with good health and good luck. In Native American culture, turquoise was believed to be found at the end of the rainbow....

November has two birthstones, and they are very interesting gems. Topaz has a very long history, including Imperial gemstones and an almost complete color spectrum from which to choose. Citrine is a yellow crystal gemstone used for thousands of years in jewelry, and very popular with new age crystal collections. Topaz as a birthstone Topaz is believed to offer strength, protection from magic spells, reduce anger, long life, beauty and...