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August Birthstones:  Sardonyx, Peridot & Spinel Sardonyx - "The Original" Sardonyx was the original August birthstone before the other two gemstones joined the party.  This gemstone combines alternating layers of sard and onyx; two types of the layered mineral chalcedony to create a reddish orange stone with white bands.  Sardonyxes found in India are the…

July's Birthstone: Rubies The history of July's birthstone, the ruby, is a story of riches and splendor.  This precious gemstone has been mentioned in the Bible, worn by royalty throughout history and was once believed to protect warriors in battle.  Rubies are in the corundum family, one of the hardest substances on the planet, a…

June's Birthstone:  Pearl, Moonstone & Alexandrite June is one of only two months to have three birthstones associated with it.  This gives the lucky people born in June a choice between pearl, alexandrite and moonstone.  June's birthstone ranges from the creamy opalescent pearl and moonstone to the color changing chameleon alexandrite.  Here are some fun…