Birthstone Jewelry

December brings us a total of three birthstones – Tanzanite, Turquoise, and Zircon; each with their own tone of blue! This makes it relatively easy to find many attractive options for December birthstone jewelry.

Tanzanite is a rare and popular gemstone that varies greatly in shades of blue or violet. The more vibrant the color, the more valuable the stone. It was discovered in Tanzania and is actually a blue variety of the stone ‘zoisite’.

These Tanzanite Tree Of Life Sterling Silver Earrings by Ana Silver Co show some of the variety of color to the Tanzanite stones.

Turquoise is a blue-green mineral mined in various places around the world including the United States. The blue comes from copper, and the green from iron.

October has two birthstones: Tourmaline and Opal. Both of these stones offer some stunning jewelry options for October birthdays!

Opal is a special stone that refracts light and takes on many colors. It is a form of silica that contains water, and can be found in most types of rock.

It is the national gemstone of Australia, where stores can be found dedicated to opals and opal jewelry.

Tourmaline is a semi-precious stone that comes in a wide variety of colors, including the pinkish red hues pictured below.

How about this exquisite tourmaline stretch bracelet as an October gift?

The birthstone for those lucky enough to be born in the month of July is ruby. As you probably already know, ruby is a pinkish red gemstone. The color comes mostly from its chromium content, and bright blood-red rubies attract the highest price. Rubies are mined in various locations around the world.

June birthstone jewelry selection is one of the most varied considering there are three stones to choose from! The month of June counts alexandrite, moonstone, and pearl as its birthstones.

Alexandrite (pictured above) is extremely rare and sought after, due to its remarkable ability to change color in different lighting situations.

Because it is one of the rarest gemstones, simulated stones are used in jewelry to provide an affordable option. Genuine alexandrite jewelry is priced well into 4 figures.

Here is a gorgeous simulated alexandrite ring, available at a far more modest price than the real thing:

Moonstone has a pearly opaque look to it with color that can be either orange, pink, blue, purple, green, or brown in tone. This stone has a color variation to suit just about any taste. They usually have a milky look, although darker tones are available too.

This beautiful moonstone ring has just a touch of purplish tone:

The third and final birthstone for June is the classic choice of pearl. As you probably know, pearl is obtained from oysters and mussels; being a deposit of calcium carbonate that has built up in concentric layers.

We’ll be adding some pearl items to our site real soon so watch this space!

The birthstone for May is the dazzling green stone emerald.

April sure has class… the birthstone for the month of April is none other than diamond! If this has you worried about your budget, you can rest assured that affordable April birthstone jewelry does exist – the options for diamond jewelry don’t end at big ticket engagement rings!

Diamonds have been sought after for centuries for the way they capture the light and sparkle. Recently the second largest diamond ever discovered was found in Botswana, which will sell for well into the millions.

Meanwhile, this glamorous Celtic necklace with an inner ring of diamonds can be picked up for a far more affordable price!

Well known people born in April include:

• Marvin Gaye
• Kate Hudson
• Iggy Pop
• Uma Thurman
• Bettie Page

The March birthstone is the light catching pale blue stone aquamarine. Aquamarine is a type of the mineral beryl, and is considered a semi-precious stone. It is found in many places around the world, with the most revered coming from Brazil.

Aquamarine is a durable gemstone that may fade in sunlight. The color of the stones vary and can be a very pale blue, an aqua blue, or a greenish blue. The color intensity affects the price. It lends to some beautiful options for March birthstone jewelry – below is one that we like!

For February birthstone jewelry you will be looking no further than the beautiful and popular purple semi-precious stone named amethyst.

Amethyst is a variety of quartz that comes in varying shades of purple or violet. It is mined in many regions of the world including Russia, Brazil, and Zambia.

We love the way these sterling silver Celtic amethyst earrings catch the light:

Amethyst is quite commonly used in gemstone jewelry so it won’t be difficult at all to find an attractive birthstone jewelry piece for the month of February!

Here are some well known people born in February:

• Kurt Cobain
• Bob Marley
• Drew Barrymore
• Ellen Page
• Laura Marling
• Johnny Cash