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Like many other months, January possesses a traditional birthstone option as well as alternative options to match your personal style and taste. Generally, the red garnet is considered most traditional, however, garnets are available in a diverse range of colors…

As the days begin to shorten, the air grows cooler, and we start to make plans for the upcoming holidays, those with a November birthday have two bright and cheerful birthstone varieties to choose from. Citrine is the most accepted…

Those born in October have the unique option of selecting from a variety of traditional birthstone gems. In fact, October has six different gemstones commonly accepted as the month’s birthstone. In the United States, the opal is the most traditional…

While some opt for alternate gemstones, most individuals agree that the blue sapphire is the birthstone for September. When many hear the word sapphire, they think of the deep blue gemstones. However, this semi-precious gem actually occurs in a variety…

August is one of five months during the year that offers three different birthstones to choose from. Most commonly, peridot is the one selected by most people, instead of the less common spinel and sardonyx. The word “peridot” comes from…