November Birthstone – Yellow Topaz

Topaz Decorations

Happy Birthday, November babies! Celebrate yourself or a loved one with the official birthstone of November: yellow topaz! Here are five facts about this beautiful golden stone to help you celebrate another year of life:

1. It’s Recognized Across Cultures  

Many different cultures have recognized the power of Topaz to bring people strength and protect them from harm. The Greeks thought it increased strength and could make the wearer invisible, while the Egyptians wore it as an amulet to protect themselves from injury.

2. It’s Widespread

Most Topaz is mined in the country of Brazil, but Russia and Pakistan are other common places. To date, Topaz has been found in the United States, Germany,  Sri Lanka, Italy and Mexico.

Topaz

3. No One is Sure How it Got Its Name

Because it is found in so many different places and cultures, it is unclear where the name “topaz” originates. Some say it comes from the Sanskrit word “tapas,” which means fire. Others believe the Romans named the stone after an island in the Red Sea called “topazos,” where the stone was once supposedly found.

Topaz Ring

4.  More Than Just Mellow Yellow

Although yellow topaz is the official stone of November, topaz can be found in a variety of different colors. The rarest of these is a dark red color known as “Imperial Topaz.” Blue is another popular color, and represents December birthdays.

Topaz Decorations

5. It’s Durable

Topaz is ideal for daily wear because of its hardness on the mohs scale. It ranks at an 8, making it resistant to potential damages.

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October Birthstones

Watermelon Tourmaline

Happy birthday, October babies! You have two birthstone options this month – opal and tourmaline. Learn more about the history and legend of each of these stones with a few fun facts:

Interesting Opal Facts

  • Historically, opals were included in crowns and other royal jewelry as the glittering orbs were thought to protect the ruler who wore them.
  • In 2008, opals were found on Mars! This discovery helped support NASA’s theory that life once existed on mars, as opals are created with water.
  • In Australian aboriginal legend, the opal was born when the creator of the earth stepped down at the base of a rainbow, in order to bring peace and balance to the people below.
  • Unlike other precious stones, an opal is judged primarily for its brilliance, color and clarity, rather than its size.
  • In addition to October birthdays, opals are the gemstone associated with wedding anniversaries for the 14th and 18th years of marriage.

Opal Stones

Interesting Tourmaline Facts

Watermelon Tourmaline

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Presents For The Graduate in Your Life

graduation gift necklace

As the spring 2016 semester winds down to a close, the soon-to-be high school or college graduate in your life will be preparing to walk across the stage in a lengthy robe and tasseled cap. Diploma in hand, this moment will usher in a new chapter in each graduate’s life. It is a significant milestone that is full of happiness, celebration and recognition.

A gift of jewelry may be the perfect way to honor your graduate’s accomplishments by giving him or her a gift that illustrates your pride and has sentimental meaning. Of course, it’s essential to consider personality, taste and goals when selecting a piece.

 

Basic Essentials

pearl earrings

A beautiful piece of jewelry that is presented to a graduate on their special day will always be associated with good memories. A practical set of pearl earrings, a subtle gold necklace or a gold bracelet can be worn frequently. These pieces are also ideal to wear out to a job interview.

 

Meaningful Pendant

pendant jewelry

A pendant is a sentimental keepsake that can accompany your graduate through the next big life step. An engraved pendant that includes a few encouraging words or the year of graduation is a thoughtful gift that has personal meaning.

 

Show-Stopping Diamonds

diamond earrings

If you are looking for a more luxurious gift that will resonate with your graduate, look no further than a pair of simple, stunning diamond earrings – at least half a carat each, and she is guaranteed to wear them for the rest of her life. This extravagant display of affection emphasizes the importance of the occasion.

It’s our delight to send you home with timeless treasures that will be loved and cherished for eternity. These pieces are perfect and say “Congratulations” to your graduate in a mesmerizing way. Look over our selection and come visit us today for a one-of-a-kind gift she is sure to adore.

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Sources

http://www.chicmags.com/5-luxury-items-make-great-graduation-gifts/
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/grown-and-flown/great-graduation-gift-list_b_5229744.html
http://www.ehow.com/list_6152490_daughter_s-graduation-gift-ideas.html