Alternative Healing & Health » Birthstones http://blog.gems4friends.com Discussing tipics that the mainstream health system probably doesn't Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:40:27 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 en hourly 1 The Enchanting Emerald is the May Birthstone http://blog.gems4friends.com/2008/05/02/the-enchanting-emerald-is-the-may-birthstone/ http://blog.gems4friends.com/2008/05/02/the-enchanting-emerald-is-the-may-birthstone/#comments Fri, 02 May 2008 22:12:24 +0000 gems4friends http://blog.gems4friends.com/2008/05/02/the-enchanting-emerald-is-the-may-birthstone/ May is here and spring is finally arriving in Spokane WA. We’re starting to see some green here which is, of course, a perfect match for the May birthstone, the Emerald.

Of course, Mother’s Day is coming up on the 11th and birthstones make excellent Mother’s Day gifts, especially if her birthday is also in May.

To learn more about the emerald check out our May Birthstone page or the Guide to Fine Emerald Jewelry.

Limoges Jewelry has some very inexpensive Emerald jewelry. If your tastes run to finer gems then check out the Blue Nile Emerald Jewelry
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]]> http://blog.gems4friends.com/2008/05/02/the-enchanting-emerald-is-the-may-birthstone/feed/ 1 December Birthstone – the Blue Topaz http://blog.gems4friends.com/2006/12/06/december-birthstone-the-blue-topaz/ http://blog.gems4friends.com/2006/12/06/december-birthstone-the-blue-topaz/#comments Wed, 06 Dec 2006 23:37:10 +0000 gems4friends http://blog.gems4friends.com/2006/12/06/december-birthstone-the-blue-topaz/ December’s recognized birthstone is the blue topaz. This blue gemstone is also the traditional anniversary gemstone for a couple’s fourth anniversary. This gem has been the official gemstone of the state of Texas since 1969. Blue topaz is a worldwide favorite because of its lovely blue hues and its clear quality.

The topaz gems are not always blue in color, in fact, the natural gems very rarely are. Topaz is naturally found in shades of red, orange, pink, beige, brown and green. This versatile stone is also often found in a clear, colorless state. This colorless gem is then treated with radiation to produce a variety of blue shades in the stone.

The blue topaz is one of the most popular stones in the United States. Even though blue topaz is the most popular color, many people immediately picture a yellow-orange gem when they hear the word topaz.

More about the december birthstone

You can find a nice assortment of affordable Blue Topaz jewelry at Limoges and some less affordable blue topaz jewelry at Blue Nile icon

]]> http://blog.gems4friends.com/2006/12/06/december-birthstone-the-blue-topaz/feed/ 1 Birthstone for October: Opal http://blog.gems4friends.com/2006/10/10/birthstone-for-october-opal/ http://blog.gems4friends.com/2006/10/10/birthstone-for-october-opal/#comments Tue, 10 Oct 2006 17:20:42 +0000 gems4friends http://blog.gems4friends.com/2006/10/10/birthstone-for-october-opal/ There are several [tag]october birthstones[/tag], depending on which tradition you want to look at. Those who believe in the older meanings of gems scoff at the modern list, since those gems have no astrological significance. The October birthstone, in the modern tradition, is the Opal. This beautiful, iridescent gem changes color depending on the lighting. Because of this [tag]Opal Jewelry[/tag], in the right setting, can be stunning.

The rest is here: October birthstone

]]> http://blog.gems4friends.com/2006/10/10/birthstone-for-october-opal/feed/ 0 August Birthstone http://blog.gems4friends.com/2006/07/27/august-birthstone/ http://blog.gems4friends.com/2006/07/27/august-birthstone/#comments Thu, 27 Jul 2006 17:21:06 +0000 gems4friends http://blog.gems4friends.com/2006/07/27/august-birthstone/ It’s coming up on August (already???) The birthstone for August is the Peridot.

Szul jewelry has a nice deal on a Peridot piece:
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Its an UNBEATABLE deal on a fabulous peridot and diamond pendant. 3 Channel set diamonds sparkle above a stunning trillion shaped all natural peridot gemstone. The pendant is crafted in smooth 14k yellow gold and hangs from an 18 inch yellow gold chain. At $89 and FREE Shipping its a deal that can’t be missed!
Trillion Peridot and Diamond Pendant – 14K Gold – $89 + FREE Shipping

]]> http://blog.gems4friends.com/2006/07/27/august-birthstone/feed/ 0 How About a Birthstone Bracelet? http://blog.gems4friends.com/2006/07/22/how-about-a-birthstone-bracelet/ http://blog.gems4friends.com/2006/07/22/how-about-a-birthstone-bracelet/#comments Sun, 23 Jul 2006 03:19:16 +0000 gems4friends http://blog.gems4friends.com/2006/07/22/how-about-a-birthstone-bracelet/ I’ve posted an article on birthstone bracelets, here

]]> http://blog.gems4friends.com/2006/07/22/how-about-a-birthstone-bracelet/feed/ 0 July Birthstone is the Ruby http://blog.gems4friends.com/2006/07/22/july-birthstone-is-the-ruby/ http://blog.gems4friends.com/2006/07/22/july-birthstone-is-the-ruby/#comments Sat, 22 Jul 2006 18:19:58 +0000 gems4friends http://blog.gems4friends.com/2006/07/22/july-birthstone-is-the-ruby/ Born in July? My son is. And july has a pretty cool [tag]birthstone[/tag] in the [tag]Ruby[/tag].

Gemstone.org says:

Which colour would you spontaneously associate with love and vividness, passion and power? Obviously this will evoke the colour red. Red symbolizes love, it emanates warmth and a strong sense of life. Red is also the colour of Ruby, the King of gemstones. After all, in the fascinating realm of gemstones rubies are the generally accepted emperors.

The gems4friends crystal healing page says that Ruby means Love; It opens the heart and helps to overcome fear. Carrier of the red ray.

Limoges Jewelry has some very inexpensive Ruby birthstone jewelry. Click here to check it out.

For fancier ruby jewelry you can Save 10% on the
July Ruby Birthstone Collection. Only at Diamonds International!

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