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Beryl
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Beryl is a gemstone family which includes Aquamarine, Emerald, Morganite (pink beryl), Heliodor (golden beryl), Bixbite (red emerald) and Goshenite (colorless beryl).
In general, beryl is believed to enhance courage, relieve stress, and calm the mind. Emotionally, it said to reawaken love in those who are married but jaded. |
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Birthstones by
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Birthstones were associated with a specific month based on their legendary mystical and healing properties. In 1912, the National Association of Jewelers standardized birthstones and their months for modern jewelers. These "official" birthstones are listed as "Modern" below.
January Modern: Garnet Traditional: Garnet February Modern: Amethyst Traditional: Amethyst, Hyacinth, and Pearl March Modern: Aquamarine Traditional: Bloodstone and Jasper April Modern: Diamond Traditional: Diamond and Sapphire May Modern: Emerald Traditional: Emerald and Agate June Modern: Alexandrite, Moonstone and Pearl Traditional: Emerald, Cat's Eye, Turquoise and Agate July Modern: Ruby Traditional: Turquoise and Onyx August Modern: Peridot and Spinel Traditional: Sardonyx, Carnelian, Moonstone and Topaz September Modern: Sapphire Traditional: Chrysolite and Peridot October Modern: Opal and Pink Tourmaline Traditional: Aquamarine, Opal and Beryl November Modern: Topaz and Citrine Traditional: Topaz and Pearl December Modern: Turquoise, Zircon, Blue Topaz and Tanzanite Traditional: Bloodstone and Ruby |
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Birthstones by
Zodiac Sign |
Many cultures and traditions believe gemstones have mystical and healing powers. Based on these properties, astrologers linked the different stones to a specific sign of the Zodiac.
Aquarius (January 22 - February 21) Garnet Pisces (February 22 - March 21) Amethyst Aries (March 22 - April 21) Bloodstone Taurus (April 22 - May 21) Sapphire Gemini (May 22 - June 21) Agate Cancer (June 22 - July 21) Emerald Leo (July 22 - August 21) Onyx Virgo (August 22 - September 21) Carnelian Libra (September 22 - October 21) Peridot Scorpio (October 22 - November 21) Beryl Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21) Topaz Capricorn (December 22 - January 21) Ruby |
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Brass
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Brass is a metallic alloy comprised of copper and zinc. The proportion of copper to zinc can vary. I use what is known as "red brass" which is 85% copper and 15% copper. It is a great color match to 14kt yellow gold.
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Bronze
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Brass is a metallic alloy comprised of copper and tin. The bronze I use is 88% copper and 12% tin. I like the richness of its color.
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