What is September’s birthstone? It’s the sapphire, aka the gemstone for romance. Learn how to care for sapphires and understand where the blue colors come from.

The dog days of summer are upon us and we’re keeping it cool with August's birthstone: the sublime Peridot. It's about as hardcore as a gemstone can get - it’s found in rocks created by volcanoes and even in meteors that fall to the earth.

At the height of summer, thoughts turn to red, and we're not talking sunburns. July's birthstone is the ruby! Happy July birthday to all of you. What a gem you have!

What jewelry pieces do you bring along when you travel? If you're like most people, you leave your most expensive pieces behind for safekeeping. (Smart choice.)

But what if you're not jet-setting to your favorite beach? What if you're traveling for a wedding or for business? In those cases, you may want to have some of your fine jewelry along.

Happy birthday, fellow June babies! You get to brag about having not just one, or two, but THREE June birthstones to choose from. June's birthstones are the Pearl, Alexandrite and Moonstone, depending on the resource ... or heck, your moods. It’s your prerogative!