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APRIL BIRTHSTONE - DIAMOND

APRIL BIRTHSTONE - DIAMOND

DIAMOND BIRTHSTONE MEANING & HISTORY Our love for the April birthstone started in India, where diamonds were gathered from the country’s rivers and streams. Traded as early as the fourth century BCE, diamonds were coveted by royalty and the wealthy. Later, caravans brought Indian diamonds, along with other exotic merchandise, to medieval markets in Venice. By the 1400s, diamonds were becoming fashionable accessories for Europe’s elite. The first diamond engagement...

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MARCH BIRTHSTONE : AQUAMARINE

MARCH BIRTHSTONE : AQUAMARINE

Aquamarine, the birthstone of March, has a rich colour and has long been a symbol of youth, health and hope. Its mesmeric colour ranges from pale to deep blue and are reminiscent of the sea. A perfect birthstone for March, the Aquamarine creates a beautiful accent to spring and summer wardrobes. AQUAMARINE BIRTHSTONE MEANING & HISTORY Aquamarine’s name comes from the Latin for seawater, and ancient mariners claimed the gem...

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AMETHYST: FEBRUARY BIRTHSTONE

AMETHYST: FEBRUARY BIRTHSTONE

If you were born in February, your birthstone is amethyst – the purple variety of quartz that has captivated mankind for millennia. Its lilac to deep purple hues can be cut into many shapes and sizes, and it can be manufactured in a lab as well as mined. Amethyst, the February birthstone, can be found in the collections of royal families throughout Europe and Asia. Now it’s within reach of most...

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GEMS AS BIRTHSTONES

GEMS AS BIRTHSTONES

Gems as birthstones are a tradition going back deep into the mists of time.  But did you know that there are multiple choices and multiple ways to choose for picking out your birthstone? Birthstones are precious gems that represent the time of the year in which you were born. But there are two different ways to choose. First, you can choose your gemstone based on the month in which you...

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