December Birthstone: Blue Topaz

The wonderful winter colors of this gemstone make the Blue Topaz the perfect December stone. Learn about December's Birthstone.

November Birthstone: The Citrine

The wonderful fall colors of this golden gemstone make Citrine the perfect November stone. Citrine jewelry with large fine quality specimens can be bought at very reasonable prices. Learn about November's Birthstone

October Birthstone: The Opal

It is said that all the best qualities of all the best gemstones can be found in the brilliant and multicolored Opal. These fragile Australian gems are both beautiful and attainable. Learn about October's Birthstone.

September Birthstone: The Sapphire

It is said that the sky is a gigantic blue Sapphire in which the Earth is embedded. The beauty of the velvety blue Sapphire in jewelry is heavenly indeed. Learn about September's Birthstone.

August Birthstone: Peridot

Used in the jewelry of Egyptian rulers thousands of years ago the bright green Peridot is said to have been the favored gemstone of Cleopatra. Learn about the August Birthstone.

July Birthstone: Ruby

Long considered the king of gems, the ruby is said to symbolize love and passion. The beauty of pure red rubies cannot be matched. Learn about the July Birthstone.

June Birthstone Spotlight: The Pearl

Before the creation of cultured pearls, the pearl was one of the most highly prized and sought after gems. A great article on the The History of Pearls can be found on the PBS website. According to the article, adapted from the book "Pearls" by Fred Ward, a single pearl earring was used to finance a Roman military campaign during the height of the Roman Empire. Now more available, they are no less beautiful. Read about your June Birthstone, the Pearl.