15 Vivid Facts About Emerald, May’s Birthstone
Emeralds almost always have some sort of impurity. However, unlike other gemstones, this rarely affects their sale price.
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20 Shiny Facts About December’s Three Birthstones
Some Zircon gems are more than 4.4 billion years old, making Zircon the oldest gemstone found on Earth today.
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20 Surprising Facts About Citrine & Topaz, November’s Birthstones
The largest faceted gemstone in the world is the El-Dorado Topaz. This impressive gemstone weighs a whopping 31,000 carats!
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20 Colorful Facts About Tourmaline and Opal, October’s Birthstones
Did you know that 95% of the world's opals are mined in Australian opal fields?
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16 Astonishing Facts About September’s Birthstone
Usually thought of as blue, sapphires come in many colors. These differently-colored sapphires are known as "fancy sapphires."
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24 Mysterious Facts About August’s Three Birthstones
The gemstone peridot can be found in meteorites! This variety differs from the kind found on Earth as it contains no nickel.
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15 Valuable Facts About Ruby, July’s Birthstone
Did you know that the same mineral which gives rubies their deep red hue, chromium, also causes them to crack?
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20 Fun Facts About June’s Three Birthstones
People born in June can choose between three different birthstones: pearls, moonstones, or alexandrites.
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15 Tantalizing Facts About Diamond, April’s Birthstone
Ancient Roman soldiers sometimes wore breastplates decorated with diamonds, believing that the gems would add extra protection.
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15 Lucky Facts About Aquamarine, March’s Birthstone
In Ancient Rome, aquamarine was given to sailors to protect them at sea, as they believed the gem to be the treasure of mermaids.
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15 Amazing Facts About Amethyst, February’s Birthstone
Did you know that Ancient Greeks and Romans believed that amethyst could help them avoid a hangover?
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15 Interesting Facts About Garnet, January’s Birthstone
The oldest garnet necklace ever discovered was located in an Egyptian tomb and is believed to be over 5,000 years old.
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