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Ruby – July’s Birthstone

“The glowing ruby shall adorn, Those who in July are born; Then they’ll be exempt and free From love’s doubts and anxiety.”     The month of July boasts the deep, blood-red ruby birthstone associated with passion, power and love. Known as … Continue reading

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Pearl – June’s Birthstone

“Who comes with summer to this earth and owes to June her hour of birth, A pearl should wear against her skin whose innocence many a heart shall win.” Junes’ birthstone is a Pearl, possibly the most purest gem of … Continue reading

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Amethyst – February’s birthstone

  “The February-born shall find Sincerity and peace of mind, Freedom from passion and from care, If they an amethyst will wear.”   Amethyst is actually a mineral and is a violet variety of quartz very popular in jewellery.     … Continue reading

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Garnet – January’s birthstone

  “By her who in this month (January) is born No gem save garnets should be worn; They will ensure her constancy, True friendship, and fidelity.” Garnet comes from the Latin word “granatus” which means grain. Garnet deposits are small … Continue reading

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Turquoise – December’s birthstone

“If cold December gave you birth, The month of snow and ice and mirth, Place on your hand a turquoise blue; Success will bless whate’er you do.”   Although there are several birthstones associated with month of December, Turquoise is perhaps the … Continue reading

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Topaz – November’s birthstone

  “Who first comes to this world below In drear November’s fog and snow, Should prize the topaz’s amber hue, Emblem of friends and lovers true.”   Topaz is a common gemstone that has been used for centuries in jewellery.  It … Continue reading

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Opal – October’s birthstone

  “October’s child is born for woe, And life’s vicissitudes must know, But lay an opal on her breast, And hope will lull those woes to rest.”   The name Opal evolved from the Greek “Opallus” which means to see a … Continue reading

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Sapphire – September’s birthstone

  “A maiden born when September leaves Are rustling in September’s breeze, A sapphire on her brow should bind `Twill cure diseases of the mind.” Sapphires are the stone of holy blessing.  They symbolises truth, serenity and faithfulness, making them an excellent … Continue reading

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