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March Birthstone: Aquamarine

A little known fact is that March actually has two birthstones. While Bloodstone is technically also a March birthstone, the one we all know and l...

Valentine's Day History And Trivia

Some of you may remember that our name was Jewelry By Heart To Heart until a few years ago. That (and Andrew's birthday being on February 14th) ex...

June Birthstone - Pearls

If you were born in June then you have the good fortune to have your choice of not one, not two, but three birthstones. While alexandrite and moon...

December Birthstone: Tanzanite

Unlike most months that only have one birthstone, December has several. In my last blog, I listed them and highlighted turquoise. This week I’ll ...

December Birthstone: Turquoise

If you were born in December then you’re in luck. While many months have only one official birthstone, you get to choose from among several. The...

5 Ideas For A Meatless Thanksgiving

I have it on good authority that not everyone eats meat. I know! I was shocked, too. Anyway … the Yin and the Yang are strong in our household. Li...

November Birthstone: Citrine

When asked what the birthstone is for November, most people think of Topaz. The truth is that November actually has two birthstones: Topaz and C...

What Is Lavender Turquoise?

Not all turquoise is created equal. Lavender Turquoise, also known as Golden Hills or Kazakhstan Turquoise, is special for many reasons. Discovered...

September Birthstone: Sapphire

September is right around the corner, which means sapphires get to take the center stage as the official birthstone. It’s also the gemstone used to...

July Birthstone: Ruby

Ruby is the birthstone for July. Interestingly, there are times when professional gemologists disagree about whether a gemstone is a ruby or a pink...

5 Ways To Make Valentine's Day Special During A Pandemic

Valentine’s Day (also known as Andrew’s birthday) is on February 14th. Traditionally it’s a holiday of candy, flowers, dinner at fancy restaurants...

January Birthstone: Garnet

The January birthstone is garnet. The word garnet comes from the Latin word granatum which means pomegranate because it’s fruit is similar in size,...