Spinel: August’s Birthstone of Color, Rarity, and Natural Character Spinel joined August’s official birthstone list in 2016, making it one of the most recent additions since the list was formalized in 1912.That list has changed only three times in over a century, so when the American Gem Trade Association and
Peridot: August’s Birthstone of Volcanic Fire and Ancient Light Peridot has been pulled out of volcanic rock, dredged from a remote Red Sea island, and – in a handful of documented cases – recovered from meteorites. It is one of only two gemstones that forms in the Earth’s mantle rather
Ruby: July’s Birthstone of Fire, Strength, and Enduring Value Long before modern gemology, this vivid red stone was associated with vitality, authority, and protection.Its color suggested life itself, and cultures across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East treated fine ruby as a treasure equal to, and sometimes exceeding, diamond.As the
Since the early days of the twentieth century, American engagement rings have traditionally been made with white diamonds. White diamonds’ purity of color and incredible strength have come to represent long-lasting love, but there are many other faceted stones that also make for beautiful rings. If you’re looking to buck
Black necklaces baseball players wear have become one of our most popular items for both men and women. Those black diamond-faceted beads that baseball players are wearing. Have you noticed them? Astro’s pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. made them famous when they had to stop a championship game to gather his
We discuss natural pearls, what they are and how they differ from their counterparts. First, let’s get some terms correct first. When we talk about natural pearls here, we mean pearls that form naturally. Today when you read about natural pearls they are quite often referring to their natural coloring
November’s Birthstone: A Complete Guide to Topaz Tourmaline is the October birthstone, and no other gem carries a wider range of natural color.A single crystal can shift from pink at one end to green at the other, and the family as a whole covers nearly every hue a jeweler could
Sometimes it’s easy to tell when things get worn out. The color fades from the bristles in your toothbrush. Your tire tread becomes smooth and flat. The sleeves of your sweaters stretch out, or the fabric pills. These changes are easy to see, and we replace these items to help
You’ve heard the terms “precious” and “semi-precious” used to describe different types of gemstones, but what do they really mean? Diamonds are precious, so they must be worth more than semi-precious amethysts, right? Well, not necessarily. There are a lot of factors that go into determining the relative worth of
Emerald: May’s Birthstone of Renewal For those born in May, the emerald birthstone has long been a symbol of love, rebirth, and fortune. Its deep green color recalls the promise of spring and new beginnings, which makes it one of the most meaningful modern birthstones.At Copeland Jewelers in Austin, we
