Garnet is not a single mineral, but describes a group of several closely related minerals. Garnets come in a variety of colors and have many different varieties.

Amethyst is purple quartz. It is a beautiful blend of violet and red that can be found in every corner of the world. The name comes from the Ancient Greek, derived from the word methustos, which means “intoxicated.” and believed the gemstone could protect them from drunkenness.

Aquamarine, the sea water stone, has a very soothing energy. Because of its flowing, peaceful energy, aquamarine has a strong ability to help move, protect, and purify your own energy and thus aid emotional healing as well as deepen meditative states.

Sparkling with an internal fire all its own, diamond is one of the world’s most sought-after and adored gemstones. Those born in April are lucky enough to call this scintillating gem their birthstone, a symbol of clarity and strength.

Emeralds enhance unconditional love, unity and promotes friendship. Keeps partnerships in balance and can signal unfaithfulness if it changes color. Believed to stimulate the heart chakra, having a healing effect on the emotions as well as the physical heart.

The beauty of the pearl is timeless, and it has become something of a jewelry and fashion staple over the course of several hundreds of years. In ancient Middle Eastern times pearls were thought of as the teardrops that fell from heaven. In ancient Chinese culture the belief was that the pearl was taken from the brain of a dragon. 

Balances the heart and instills confidence. Ruby encourages joy, spontaneity, laughter and courage. It promotes positive dreams and stimulates the pineal gland. Aids in retaining wealth and passion.

Peridot, with it's signature lime green color, is believed to instill power and influence in the wearer. Spinel is available in a brilliant range of colors and is believed to protect the owner from harm and soothe away sadness.

The elite of ancient Greece and Rome believed that blue sapphires protected their owners from harm and envy. Clerics of the Middle Ages wore sapphires because they symbolized Heaven. Medieval Europeans believed that sapphire cured plague boils and diseases of the eye and thought to be an antidote to poison.

Opal enhances cosmic consciousness and induces psychic and mystical visions. It stimulates originality and creativity. The name “tourmaline” comes from the Sinhalese words tura mali, which mean “stone of mixed colors”, and stands apart from other gemstones with its broad spectrum of colors in every shade of the rainbow.

The two gemstones create the perfect combination, as topaz brings forth strength while citrine brings forth healing. With it’s glow and fiery intensity, topaz is believed to be associated with the Egyptian Sun God Ra.

December’s birthstones are relatively inexpensive, but their beauty rivals even precious gemstones. Tanzanite often substitutes sapphire, and turquoise is unmatched in its hue of robin’s egg blue.