Birthstones are known by many as the gemstones that symbolize a person’s month of birth on the Gregorian calendar. For the month of February, the recognized birthstone is Amethyst. Amethyst, the gemstone believed by ancient Greeks and Romans to ward off the intoxicating powers of Bacchus, also is said to keep the wearer clear-headed and quick-witted. ... [Read more...]
Birthstones are known by many as the gemstones that symbolize a person's month of birth on the Gregorian calendar. For the month of January, the recognized birthstone is Garnet. Garnet, the birthstone for January, signifies eternal friendship and trust and is the perfect gift for a friend. Garnet, derived from the word granatum, means seed, and is... [Read more...]
If diamonds really are a girl's best friend, then what exactly would a woman do to befriend a 110.3 carat giant pear-shaped yellow gem worth $11 million? Well, some lucky lady just may find out. That's because the Sun-Drop Diamond of South Africa (described above) has just sold at auction for $10.9 million. It was sold to an anonymous telephone bidder.... [Read more...]
