Birthstones
are precious and semi-precious stones associated with the
date of someone’s birth. Jewelry centered on a birthstone
is a wonderful and very thoughtful gift. Birthstones can
be used for a birthday, an anniversary or to celebrate a
holiday. Diamonds of Palo Alto has a wide range of rings,
necklaces and earrings available for all the birthstones.
We can also design a piece to meet your needs. Whatever the
occasion, Diamonds of Palo Alto can help you to make it one
she never forgets.
| Month |
Stone |
Description |
| January |
Garnet |
|
Garnets come in a rainbow of colors from orange to
red to green. Garnets were originally named by the ancient
Greeks because the color reminded them of pomegranate
seeds. Garnets are also the suggested gem for the 2nd
wedding anniversary |
| February |
Amethyst |
|
Amethyst is the purple gemstone treasured by designers
because of its regal color. The yellow version of this
gem is called a Citrine, derived from the French word
for lemon |
| March |
Aquamarine |
|
Aquamarine comes in a wide range of blues with the
deeper blue colors being the most rare. The gem is considered
to be the symbol of youth, hope, health and fidelity. |
| April |
Diamond |
|
Diamonds are the most treasured of all gemstones and
are a suitable gift for almost any occasion. |
| May |
Emerald |
|
One of the most revered of all gemstones, emeralds
possess a green found nowhere else in nature. They have
long been considered the symbol of fertility, rebirth
and springtime. Emeralds are also the suggested gem for
the 35th wedding anniversary |
| June |
Pearl |
|
Pearls are the treasured gift of the sea. Pearls can
be found in many parts of the world including the Mississippi
River. Most pearls used today originate in Japan, China
and the South Pacific. Pearls come in many beautiful
colors from white to rose to the dramatic Tahitian black.
The 3rd and 30th anniversaries are also celebrated with
the gift of pearls. |
| July |
Ruby |
|
The Ruby, a cousin of the Sapphire, has been a prize
possession throughout the ages. Its brilliant crimson
color is associated with love and passion. Because of
this intense color, Rubies are considered an excellent “accent” stone.
Rubies are also the suggested gemstone for the 40th wedding
anniversary |
| August |
Peridot |
|
Peridot has a history that goes back over 3,500 years.
Long credited with possessing magical powers and healing
properties, many of today’s stones come from Arizona.
The Peridot is also the suggested gemstone gift for the
16th anniversary. |
| September |
Sapphire |
|
Ancient Persian rules believed that Sapphires, a cousin
of the Ruby, gave blue color to the heavens. Found in
many parts of the world, the most prized ones come from
Sri Lanka and Burma. Sapphires are the suggested gemstone
for the 45th |
| October |
Opal |
|
The multicolor flare of the Opal gives this gemstone
versatility found in no other gemstone. They come in
a variety of multicolored forms with names like black,
white, boulder and fire. Opals have long symbolized hope,
innocence and purity. They are also the suggested gift
for the fourteenth anniversary |
| November |
Topaz |
|
Long held as the symbol of love and affection, the
topaz can be found in many colors ranging from gold,
orange, red and yellow. Topaz also is the suggested gift
for the 23rd wedding anniversary |
| December |
Zircon |
|
Zircon comes in a wide range of greens, blues and earth
tones. Its brilliance along with affordability has lead
to its rise in popularity. |
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