by control | Nov 1, 2023 | Birthstones and more, Blogs
Who first comes to this world below With drear November’s fog and snow Should prize the Topaz’s amber hue Emblem of friends and lovers true” Topaz My wedding colors was perfect for a November gemstone wedding ~ Blue/topaz and Yellow/citrine. But my...
by control | Sep 27, 2023 | Birthstones and more
October Birthstone “October’s child is born for woe A life’s vicissitudes must know It lay an Opal on her breast And hope will lull those foes to rest.” Opal What a lovely stone! If a gemstone can be called innocent, the opal would be it. Opals are the most delicate...
by control | Aug 31, 2023 | Birthstones and more, Blogs
September A maiden born when autumn leavesAre rustling in September’s breezeA sapphire’s on her brow should bindTwill cure diseases of the mind Blue Sapphire Of all the gemstones, I think the blue sapphire is my favorite. Now, I do love my own birthstone – the diamond...
by control | Jul 31, 2023 | Birthstones and more
Wear Sardonyx or for thee No conjugal felicity The August born without this stone Is said must live unloved and alone Well, I don’t understand why one must live ‘unloved and alone’. Sardonyx is actually an intriguing stone with a long history of people being loved and...
by control | May 6, 2023 | Birthstones and more
“Who beholds the light of day In spring’s sweet flowery month of May And wears an emerald all her life Shall be a loved and happy wife” May The Emerald What a gem of history!! “If the diamond is the king of gems, the emerald is the queen.” Emeralds were said to be...
by control | Mar 6, 2023 | Birthstones and more, Blogs
Who in this world of our, her eyesIn March first opens, shall be wise.In days of Peril firm and braveAnd wear a bloodstone to her grave. BloodstoneWho ever heard of a bloodstone? Much less thought of it as a birthstone? Or this gem even related to March? Those were my...
by control | Feb 6, 2023 | Birthstones and more, Blogs
The February-born shall find Sincerity and peace of mind Freedom from passion and from care If they the amethyst will wear. Oh, you are gonna love this. Amethustos in Greek means ‘sober’. Thus, Medieval kings and Romans drank from amethyst goblets to prevent...
