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is a list of months of the year and the associated
birthstones (from the Wikipedia source on birthdays
and birthstones
birthdays and birthstones).
- January birthstone - Garnet, with Rose Quartz
as an alternative birthstone
- February birthstone - Amethyst, with Onyx
as an alternative birthstone
- March birthstones - Aquamarine, with Red Jasper
(Bloodstone) as an alternative birthstone
- April birthstones - Diamond, with Rock Crystal
(Quartz) as an alternative birthstone
- May birthstones - Emerald, with Chrysoprase
as an alternative bithstone
- June birthstones - Pearl, with Alexandrite
or Moonstone as alternative bithstones
- July birthstones - Ruby, with Jade or Carnelian
as alternative birthstones
- August birthstones - Peridot, with Aventurine,
Sardonyx or Sapphire
- September birthstones - Sapphire with Lapis
lazuli as an alternative birthstone
- October birthstones - Opal with Pink Tourmaline
as an alternative birthstone
- November birthstones - Yellow Topaz with Citrine
or Turquoise as alternative brithstones
- December birthstones - Blue Zircon with Turquoise,
Lapis Lazuli or Tanzanite as alternatives.
This traditional set of birthstones (most of
the elements of this list) was probably established
in Biblical times. The modern version of the holiday
tradition of Mother's Day that we know in the
United States probably was established after the
civil war. And the relationship of brithstone
jewelry to the celebration of Mother's Day is
much more recent. It is has been a popular trend
in jewelry for the past several years.
Some jewelry is designed to represent the relationship
of a mother and child. Examples of this type of
jewely include mother and child pins and pendants
(like baby shoe pendants). Another recent style
trend is the creation of personalized items, sometimes
known as keepsakes. It is common to use white
or yellow gold and to use laser engraving technology
and techniques to write famliy member names in
these gifts.
A number of jewelry stores on Long Island now
offer matching rings and pendants or other jewelry
sets that are matched on stones, jewels and metals.
Custom mother's day jewelry has become a real
option for many people now that online jewelry
stores have improved their custom design features.
Mother's day necklaces remain a popular item
on many gift wish lists. A new design that is
capturing attention this year is the diamond initial
necklace at Red Envelope. When thinking about
what to get for your mom or grandmother the pearl
is one item to consider. The pearl is frequently
used in earrings and necklaces.
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