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What Should You Know About Jewelry Appraisals
 
Traditional Gifts for Birthdays and Anniversaries
 
Pearls and Romance
 
Secrets to Keeping Your Diamond Sparkling
 
Technology Used in Our Store
 
Popping the Question
 
Why Does Gold Discolor Fingers?
 
How to Care for Your Jewelry
 
Keeping Your Jewelry Safe – At Home and Away
 
Diamond Security
 
Travel Safety Tips for You and Your Jewelry
 
The History of Platinum
 
What’s the Meaning of a Claddagh Ring?
 

Traditional Gifts for Birthdays and Anniversaries

Birthdays

Month
  Gemstone
January
  Garnet
February
  Amethyst
March
  Aquamarine, Bloodstone
April
  Diamond
May
  Emerald
June
  Pearl, Alexandrite, Moonstone
July
  Ruby
August
  Peridot, Sardonyx
September
  Sapphire
October
  Opal, Tourmaline
November
  Topaz, Citrine
December
  Blue Zircon, Tanzanite, Turquoise

 

Anniversaries

Year
  Gemstone
1
  Peridot
2
  Red Garnet
3
  Jade, Pearl
4
  Blue Zircon, Topaz, Amethyst
5
  Pink Tourmaline, Sapphire
6
  Amethyst, Turquoise
7
  Yellow Sapphire
8
  Tanzanite, Tourmaline
9
  Amethyst, Lapis, Tiger’s Eye
10
  Blue Sapphire
11
  Citrine, Turquoise
12
  Opal, Jade
13
  Citrine, Moonstone
14
  Opal, Agate
15
  Ruby, Rhodolite Garnet
16
  Red Spinel, Peridot, Aquamarine
17
  Carnelian
18
  Aquamarine, Opal
19
  Garnet, Topaz, Aquamarine
20
  Yellow Diamond, Emerald
25
  Tsavorite Garnet
30
  Pearl
35
  Emerald, Coral
40
  Ruby
45
  Alexandrite, Sapphire, Cat’s Eye
50
  Imperial Topaz
55
  Alexandrite, Emerald
60
  Star Ruby
65
  Blue Spinel
70
  Smoky Quartz
75
  Diamond