Jan 2, 2019 | Birthstones, Demantoid, Garnet, Gemology, January
A rainbow of garnets from GIA.edu. Garnet is a familiar gemstone. Most lovers of jewelry would recognize its deep, rich red hue, reminiscent of a pomegranate seed, the source of garnet’s name. But many don’t realize that garnet, in fact, refers to a...
Dec 5, 2018 | Birthstones, December, Gemology, Tanzanite
Discovered in 1967, tanzanite is one of the newest members of the birthstone family. Its lively blue and violet hues have captivated jewelry designers of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. But this gemstone is said to be a “generational” stone –...
