It is the stone of commitment, faithfulness, and promise between partners. The colorless beauty and inner fire of the diamond has made this precious gem prized for centuries. Today, most commercially viable diamond deposits are in Russia, Botswana, Australia and the Democratic Republic of Congo. New mines have also started production and they are located in Canada, Zimbabwe, Angola, and Russia. Production has increased over time and now about 49% of diamonds come from there. In the 1870s diamonds were found in Africa. Around the time these sources were exhausted, Brazil eclipsed India in production. Originally diamonds were only found in India in the 9 th century BC. Approximately 130 million carats are mined annually with a total value of $9 billion. The name diamond is derived from the Greek word ‘Adamas’ which means invincible. Most diamonds were formed between 1 billion and 3.5 billion years ago at depths between 93- 155 miles in the Earth’s mantle. Because of their hardness they are also used in the industry for cutting and polishing tools. Diamonds are the hardest naturally occurring material and they are made from carbon. April-Diamondĭiamonds represent true love, passion and spiritualityĭiamonds are the most expensive, precious and coveted gemstone. In the Middle Ages the red spots in the stone were thought to be the blood of Jesus and the stone was thought to have miraculous powers. Because of these fibers, it is very tough and recognized as an excellent carving material. This family consists of thin layers of tiny quartz fibers. It is also a present for the 19 th wedding anniversary.Ĭolor: Dark green with red, brown and multicolor spotsīloodstones are usually cut into cabochons, but can be cut into faceted stones if they are very high quality. Sailors believed in its protection and brought them on voyages. The name comes from the Latin word “aqua,” which means water, and “marina,” which means the sea. The darker colors are harder to find naturally, but the value of the deeper colors has led to heat treatment of the stones to darken the color. Usually the larger stones have more intense colors. The most common mines are in Brazil, Sri Lanka, and South-East Asia. The blue color comes from iron deposits where the stone is formed. Aquamarine comes from the beryl family- the same family as the emerald. This makes it a perfect accent for spring fashion. From translucent blue to a sea blue/green.
March- Aquamarine or BloodstoneĪquamarine represents sympathy, trust, harmony and friendshipĪquamarine comes in a great variety of blues. It is also a present for the 6 th wedding anniversary. They have been set into jewelry since ancient Egypt and continue to be very popular today. The Greeks believed that wearing an amethyst would protect them from becoming drunk. Amethyst is said to be derived from the Greek word meaning intoxication. Uruguay is another supplier of amethysts that have an electric blue flash. Africa is the leading supplier of amethysts today with rich purple gems offering pink & red hues. Amethyst is a semi-precious gemstone in the quartz family and it can be found all over the world. February- AmethystĪmethyst is said to bring good luck, stability and intuition.Īmethyst comes in a variety of purples, from light lavender to deep dark purple. Red garnets were the most popular gemstone of the end of the Roman Empire. Garnet is derived from the Latin word meaning grain or seed, and a possible reference to a pomegranate. Garnets have a high refractive index which gives onlookers the impression that the gem is emitting light. Garnets are typically known for being a burgundy red color, but they actually come in many colors like green, yellow and even dark brown. Garnet brings purity, truth, faithfulness and friendship. See the list of modern birthstones by month below. A few times over the last century there have been updates and additions. The modern birthstone was set as a standard in 1912 by the American National Association of Jewelers.
The first birthstones were thought to come from the breastplate of Aaron, symbolizing the signs of the Zodiac and the tribes of Israel. Show them just how important they are to you with a custom made piece. A birthstone necklace, ring, earrings or bracelet would make a great gift for a loved one.
Many people find special meaning in their gemstones. Birthstone jewelry has always been extremely popular.
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