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Gemstones
Birthstone Listing
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Month/Stone |
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January
Garnet |
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July
Ruby |
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February
Amethyst |
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August
Peridot
Sardonyx |
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March
Aquamarine
Bloodstone |
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September
Sapphire |
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April
Diamond |
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October
Opal
Pink Tourmaline |
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May
Emerald |
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November
Topaz
Citrine |
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June
Pearl
Moonstone
Alexandrite |
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December
Turquoise
Blue Zircon
Tanzanite |
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Gemstone Facts
& Care
(Genuine)
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 Alexandrite
Alexandrite is rated
“excellent” for everyday wear.
To clean,
gently scrub with a soft toothbrush and a
solution of mild dish soap and warm water.
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Amethyst
Amethyst is rated “good”
for everyday wear. Avoid direct sunlight and
exposure to heat which may cause color to
fade. Avoid contact with chemicals. To
clean, gently scrub with a soft toothbrush
and a solution of mild dish soap and warm
water, or clean in an at-home ultrasonic
unit. |
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 Ametrine
Ametrine is rated “good”
for everyday wear. Avoid direct sunlight and
exposure to heat which may cause color to
fade. Avoid contact with chemicals. To
clean, gently scrub with a soft toothbrush
and a solution of
mild dish soap and warm water, or clean in
an at-home ultrasonic unit.
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Aquamarine
Aquamarine is rated “good”
for everyday wear. Avoid exposure to heat,
contact with chemicals, and protect from
scratches and harsh blows. To clean, gently
scrub with a soft toothbrush and a solution
of mild dish soap and warm water.
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Bloodstone
Bloodstone is rated “fair”
for everyday wear. Avoid exposure to heat,
contact with chemicals, and protect from
scratches and harsh blows. To clean, gently
scrub with a soft toothbrush and a solution
of mild dish soap and warm water, or clean
in an at-home ultrasonic unit.
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 Cameo
Cameos are quite fragile
and are not for everyday wear and special
care should be taken wearing. Avoid exposure
to heat, contact with chemicals, and protect
from scratches and harsh blows. To clean,
wipe gently with a moist cloth.
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 Carnelian
Carnelian is rated “fair”
for everyday wear. Avoid exposure to heat,
contact with chemicals, and protect from
scratches and harsh blows. To clean, gently
scrub with a soft toothbrush and a solution
of mild dish soap and warm water, or clean
in an at-home ultrasonic unit.
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 Chalcedony - Blue and
Lavender
Chalcedony is rated “fair”
for everyday wear. Avoid exposure to heat,
contact with chemicals, and protect from
scratches and harsh blows. To clean, gently
scrub with a soft toothbrush and a solution
of mild dish soap and warm water, or clean
in an at-home ultrasonic unit.
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 Chrysoprase
Chrysoprase is rated
“fair” for everyday wear. Avoid exposure to
heat, contact with chemicals, and protect
from scratches and harsh blows. To clean,
gently scrub with a soft toothbrush and a
solution of mild dish soap and warm water,
or clean in an at-home ultrasonic unit.
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Citrine
Citrine is rated “good”
for everyday wear. Avoid direct sunlight and
exposure to heat which may cause color to
fade. Avoid contact with chemicals. To
clean, gently scrub with a soft toothbrush
and a solution of mild dish soap and warm
water, or clean in an at-home ultrasonic
unit.
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 Coral
Coral is not for everyday
wear, and one should take care when wearing.
Avoid exposure to heat, contact with
chemicals, and protect from scratches and
harsh blows. To clean, wipe gently with a
moist cloth.
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Diamond
The Diamond is the birthstone of April and the
anniversary gemstone for the 10th and 60th years of marriage. A
diamond is the hardest substance known to humankind, and is made of a
crystallized carbon that has unique powers of light reflection. Since
diamonds are composed of a single element, they are the purest of all
gemstones. |
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Emerald
Emerald is rated “fair to
good” for everyday wear with care. Avoid
exposure to heat, contact with chemicals,
and protect from scratches and harsh blows.
To clean, gently scrub with a soft
toothbrush and a solution of mild dish soap
and warm water.
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Garnet - Mozambique
Garnet is rated “good” for
everyday wear. Avoid exposure to heat and
sudden changes in temperature. To clean,
gently scrub with a soft toothbrush and a
solution of mild dish soap and warm water,
or clean in an at-home ultrasonic unit.
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 Iolite
Iolite is rated “fair” for
everyday wear with care. Avoid exposure to
heat, contact with chemicals, and protect
from scratches and harsh blows. To clean,
gently scrub with a soft toothbrush and a
solution of mild dish soap and warm water.
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 Jade - Nephrite
Jade is rated “fair” for
everyday wear with care. Avoid exposure to
heat, contact with chemicals, and protect
from scratches and harsh blows. To clean,
gently scrub with a soft toothbrush and a
solution of mild dish soap and warm water,
or clean in an at-home ultrasonic unit.
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 Lapis
Lapis is rated “fair” for
everyday wear with care. Avoid exposure to
heat, contact with chemicals, and protect
from scratches and harsh blows. To clean,
gently scrub with a soft toothbrush and a
solution of mild dish soap and warm water.
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 Marcasite
Marcasite is rated “fair”
for everyday wear with care. Avoid exposure
to heat and protect from scratches and harsh
blows. Typically, the surface will oxidize
over time. To clean, gently scrub with a
soft toothbrush and a solution of mild dish
soap and warm water.
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Moonstone
Moonstone is rated “good”
for everyday wear. Avoid exposure to heat,
contact with chemicals, and protect from
scratches and harsh blows. To clean, gently
scrub with a soft toothbrush and a solution
of mild dish soap and warm water.
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 Onyx
Onyx is rated “fair” for
everyday wear. Avoid exposure to heat,
contact with chemicals, and protect from
scratches and harsh blows. To clean, gently
scrub with a soft toothbrush and a solution
of mild dish soap and warm water, or clean
in an at-home ultrasonic unit.
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Opal - White
Take care when wearing
Opal. Avoid exposure to heat, contact with
chemicals, and protect from scratches and
harsh blows. To clean, gently scrub with a
soft toothbrush and a solution of mild dish
soap and warm water.
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 Opal - Mexican Fire
Take care when wearing
Fire Opal. Avoid exposure to heat, contact
with chemicals, and protect from scratches
and harsh blows. To clean, gently scrub with
a soft toothbrush and a solution of mild
dish soap and warm water.
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Pearl
Pearls are not for
everyday wear, and one should take care when
wearing. Avoid exposure to heat and protect
from scratches and harsh blows. Avoid
contact with chemicals, especially perfumes,
perspiration and hair sprays. To clean, wipe
gently with a moist cloth.
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Peridot
Peridot is rated “fair”
for everyday wear with care. Avoid exposure
to heat and sudden changes in temperature.
Avoid contact with chemicals. To clean,
gently scrub with a soft toothbrush and a
solution of mild dish soap and warm water.
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 Quartz - Smoky
Smoky Quartz is rated
“good” for everyday wear. Avoid direct
sunlight and exposure to heat which may
cause color to fade. Avoid contact with
chemicals. To clean, gently scrub with a
soft toothbrush and a solution of mild dish
soap and warm water, or clean in an at-home
ultrasonic unit.
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 Ruby
Rubies are rated
“excellent” for everyday wear. Avoid
exposure to heat and contact with chemicals.
To clean, gently scrub with a soft
toothbrush and a solution of mild dish soap
and warm water, or clean in an at-home
ultrasonic unit.
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Sapphire - Blue, Pink, Yellow
Sapphires are rated
“excellent” for everyday wear. Avoid
exposure to heat and contact with chemicals.
To clean, gently scrub with a soft
toothbrush and a solution of mild dish soap
and warm water, or clean in an at-home
ultrasonic unit.
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Sardonyx
- August's natural birthstone. Agates with straight parallel
bands or layers alternating between layers of reddish-brown with other
colors. |
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Tanzanite
Tanzanite is not for
everyday wear, and one should take care when
wearing. Avoid exposure to heat and sudden
changes in temperature. Avoid contact with
chemicals. To clean, gently scrub with a
soft toothbrush and a solution of mild dish
soap and warm water.
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 Tiger's Eye
Tiger's Eye is rated
“good” for everyday wear. Avoid exposure to
heat and sudden changes in temperature.
Avoid contact with chemicals. To clean,
gently scrub with a soft toothbrush and a
solution of mild dish soap and warm water,
or clean in an at-home ultrasonic unit.
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 Topaz - Precious
Precious Topaz is rated
“good” for everyday wear. Avoid direct
sunlight and exposure to heat which may
cause color to fade. Avoid contact with
chemicals. To clean, gently scrub with a
soft toothbrush and a solution of mild dish
soap and warm water.
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 Topaz, Blue and White
Blue and White Topaz is
rated (London Blue - Swiss Blue) “fair to good” for everyday wear with
care. Avoid direct sunlight and exposure to
heat which may cause color to fade. Avoid
contact with chemicals. To clean, gently
scrub with a soft toothbrush and a solution
of mild dish soap and warm water.
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 Topaz, Diffused
(Rainbow)
Diffused Topaz is rated
“good” for everyday wear. Avoid contact with
chemicals. Re-cutting is not
recommended. To clean, gently scrub with a
soft toothbrush and a solution of mild dish
soap and warm water, or clean in an at-home
ultrasonic unit.
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Tourmaline - Green, Pink
Tourmaline is rated “fair
to good” for everyday wear with care. Avoid
exposure to heat and protect from scratches
and harsh blows. To clean, gently scrub with
a soft toothbrush and a solution of mild
dish soap and warm water.
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 Turquoise
Turquoise is rated “fair”
for everyday wear with care. Avoid exposure
to heat, contact with chemicals, and protect
from scratches and harsh blows. To clean,
gently scrub with a soft toothbrush and a
solution of mild dish soap and warm water.
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 Zircon - Blue
Blue Zircon is rated
“fair” for everyday wear with care. Avoid
direct sunlight and exposure to heat which
may cause color to fade. To clean, gently
scrub with a soft toothbrush and a solution
of mild dish soap and warm water.
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Caring for your Gemstones
Gems are among the most
durable of nature's creations. With a little care, they will be as
beautiful for generations to come as they are today.
Gem Care Tips: |
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The best way to clean your gemstone jewelry
is in a bowl of water with a few drops of ordinary dish detergent. Using
an old toothbrush or other soft brush, scrub gently behind the stone
where dust and soap can collect. Then just rinse and pat dry with a soft
cloth.
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A home ultrasonic cleaner should be used
with extreme caution. It can be used to clean Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond,
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnets, Chrysoberyl, and unadorned gold jewelry but
it may damage gems like Emerald, Tourmaline, Peridot, Pearls, Coral,
Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, and any gem that has many inclusions. When in
doubt, don't use it.
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Remove your jewelry before vigorous
activities.
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Every day household items can ruin your
gemstone jewelry. Make sure you don't expose your gems to the chemicals
in cleaning products, hair care products, fragrances and cosmetics.
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When getting dressed, put your jewelry on
last. At the end of the day, take your jewelry off first. Store your
jewelry in a cloth-lined box or pouch and keep them away from other
jewelry, which might scratch them. |
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All jewelry is not alike.
Look closer and you'll see the difference
between "discount" jewelry and our quality jewelry that
lasts for generations.
Look for:
Sturdy shanks that won't
bend
Bright, shiny surfaces
Strong prongs that keep
your stone in place |
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