Birthstones and their vivid colors have long been a way to connect your birth month with rare and unique gemstones. They are a meaningful gift for mom, a friend, spouse, or family member during a ...

From astrological signs to flowers, there are many identifiers for someone's birth month. But there is none quite as beautiful or valuable as the birthstone. Each month has its own gemstone which ...

Despite February containing the shortest amount of days in the year, millions are born during the month – including two former U.S. presidents. The birthstone for February is the amethyst. This ...

Birthstones are a beautiful way to celebrate your birthday month—and make for great jewelry gifts, too! From birthday gifts for a friend and Mother's Day necklaces to Valentine's Day jewelry gifts, ...

The name emerald is derived from the Greek word smaragdus for “green,” which is apropos, considering the gem’s verdant hue is one of its most striking features. Referred to as the “jewel of the kings, ...

January signals the beginning of the new year and all the possibilities it may hold. Beyond ringing in a fresh start, the month also brings a slew of birthdays. But what about January's birthstone?

I'm not much of a zodiac follower. I'm an Aquarius, but I'm not sure what my rising sign is (does everybody have one?). A characteristic of my sign is that I'm social, which is true. Oprah is an ...

Rubies have long been associated with protection and prosperity. In ancient China and Burma, warriors wore it as a means of protection, says crystal expert and Reiki master Laura Ellis, while in Hindu ...