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Birthstone guide: birthstones by month
Learn about each month's birthstone with this visual guide. From history to cleaning and care tips, the bits of information you need about each gemstone are right here.
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How to clean rubies and sapphires
Learn how to clean rubies and sapphires and get essential ruby and sapphire care tips to keep your gems sparkling.
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Cleaning and caring for emeralds
Learn how to clean and care for your emeralds at home and what precautions to take with this step-by-step guide!
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November's birthstones: thankful for topaz and citrine
November's birthstones are topaz and citrine. Topaz is found in an array of colors, while citrine is a yellow color and looks good with polished gold.
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The amethyst color spectrum and symbolism
Explore the amethyst color spectrum from purple to green and see what makes this royal-colored crystal so intriguing!
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October's birthstones: opal & tourmaline
October's birthstones are fitting: Opal, valued for its “shifting play” of color, and tourmaline, which comes in a rainbow of colors and combinations.
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Exploring the spectrum of sapphire colors
Sapphires have a vast color range beyond just blue. Use this color guide to learn about 12 different sapphire shades.
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August's birthstones: peridot and sardonyx
Discover August's birthstones, Peridot and Sardonyx. Explore their characteristics, cleaning and care, and uncover the meanings behind these stones.
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July's birthstone: red-hot ruby
What is July's birthstone? The ruby of course! July's birthstone is the ultimate red gemstone and has been considered the most valuable.
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What is a ruby? Get to know the king of gems
Learn how rubies form, which types exist around the world and how to style ruby jewelry.
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June's birthstones: pearl, alexandrite and moonstone
June birthdays have not just one, but three June birthstones to choose from: Pearl, Alexandrite and Moonstone. Read on to learn about June's birthstones!
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May's birthstone: Emerald green with envy
May's birthstone is an emerald. Their beautiful green color, combined with their rarity, makes emeralds one of the world's most valuable gemstones.