The April birthstone, Diamond, is a truly all-time famous gemstone, legendary for its sparkling brilliance, and excellent design values. Diamonds come in a fantastic variety of shapes, sizes, cuts, and styles. Diamonds are also famous for their prestige value, but these gemstones are if anything underrated for their beauty and elegance. Diamond as a birthstone The actual word "Diamond" comes from the Greek word for "indestructible". Their cultural origin is...

Aquamarine and bloodstain are two legendary gemstones, dating back thousands of years. They are very different gemstones. Aquamarine is famous for its unique color, and bloodstone is a multicolored gem. Aquamarine as a birthstone Over the millennia, aquamarine has acquired many different meanings. Some cultures believe it brings happiness in marriage, others that it makes people quick-witted, good-natured, and even invincible. Bloodstone as a birthstone Similarly, bloodstone also has multiple meanings....

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...