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November is Citrine Month
November is Citrine Month Citrine is rare in nature. In the days before modern gemology, its tawny colour caused it to be confused with topaz.
October is Opal Month
October is Opal Month Because opal has the colors of other gems, the Romans thought it was the most precious and powerful of all. The Bedouins believed that opals contained lightning and fell from the sky during thunderstorms. When Australia’s mines began to produce opals commercially in the 1890s, it quickly became the world’s primary source for this October birthstone.
September is Sapphire Month
September is Sapphire Month Traditionally, Sapphire symbolizes nobility, truth, sincerity, and faithfulness. It has decorated the robes of royalty and clergy members for centuries. Its extraordinary colour is the standard against which other blue gems—from topaz to tanzanite—are measured.
August is Peridot Month
August is Peridot Month The ancient Egyptians mined peridot on the Red Sea island of Zabargad, the source for many large fine peridots in the world’s museums. The Egyptians called it the “gem of the sun.” Today this gem is still prized for its restful yellowish green hues and long history. Large strongly-colored, examples can be spectacular, and attractive smaller gems are available for jewelry at all price points.
July Is Ruby Month
July Is Ruby Month July’s birthstone associates its brilliant crimson colours with passion and love, making Ruby an ideal choice for an engagement ring or anniversary ring. Corundum in its purest form is colorless, but the most valuable are the red variety. The colour is caused by traces of the element chromium. Ruby is readily available in sizes up to 2 carats, but larger sizes can be harder to find. However, in its finest quality, any size ruby can be scarce.