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October's Birth Stone(s): OPAL & Tourmaline
Fun Facts: Opal
-Opal has been found on Mars! It is one of only a handful of gemstones that have ever been discovered outside of our planet.
-Nearly any organic material can turn into Opal over time! Including wood, sea shells, animals, etc.
Fun Facts:Tourmaline
-Its name is thought to be derived from the Sinhalese word, "turamali", which means "stone with various colours".
-At Golden Artistry, we have local Tourmaline, mined from Pala, CA. Which is located just South of Temecula and East of Fallbrook.
- Known to strengthen the mind and spirit, tourmaline has been a valuable part of ancient medicine and Far Eastern medicine. The Egyptians used tourmaline for both physical and emotional remedies. They firmly believed that tourmaline could heal the nervous system, blood diseases and lymph glands.
January's Birth Stone: Garnet
January's Birth Stone: Garnet
Interesting Facts:
-The word 'garnet' is derived from the Greek word 'granatum' which means seed of pomegranate.
-Garnet exists in many colors, such as black, green, pink, or even colorless. While the garnet is actually found in a rainbow of colors, most people associate the birthstone with its deep red hue.
-Garnets have a proud history beyond being beautiful to wear. Ancient warriors believed that garnets brought them victory. The Crusaders used them as protection against wounds and accidents during their journeys.
-While garnets were historically considered a handy life insurance policy, in 1892, the Hunz
December's Birth Stone(s): Blue Zircon, Tanzanite
December's Birth Stone(s): Blue Zircon
Fun Facts:
-The name "Zircon" is commonly confused with "Cubic Zirconia" or CZ. Zircon is a natural stone, while Cubic Zirconias are man-made.
-Since Medieval times, Zircon has brought wisdom, honor and wealth to those who possess it. It is especially prized for protecting travelers from harm, and even today, the Hindus believe Zircon can stimulate spiritual growth.
-Traces of radioactive elements are often contained in the Zircon's structure.
December's Birth Stone(s): Tanzanite
Fun Facts:
-Found only in ONE Place in the World- Mererani Hills of Northern Tanzania, near the city of Arusha and Moun
November's Birth Stone: Imperial Topaz
November’s Birth Stone: Topaz
Fun Facts:
-The name “Topaz” comes from Sanskrit, meaning “Fire”
-The commonly known blue Topaz, (ie. "sky blue", "swiss blue", and "london blue") is actually heat treated (not naturally blue). Natural blue Topaz is RARELY found.
-Topaz comes in a vast range of natural colors and shades including yellow, pink, peach, gold, green, blue, red, purple, and brown.
-The Egyptians strongly believed that the distinct color of Topaz came from the Sun God Ra. If you were fortunate enough to wear this precious stone, you would be protected from the evil spirits.
September's Birth Stone: Sapphire
September's Birth Stone: SAPPHIRE
Fun Facts:
-The word Sapphire derives from the Greek word "sappheiros".
-The best known Sapphires are rich blue, but they actually come in every color of the rainbow!
- Red Sapphires are better known as Rubies (both are varieties of the mineral corundum).
-Sapphires are often associated with loyalty and dignity and are a favorite gemstone for royalty.
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