Derived from the Roman word “aqua,” meaning “water” and “mare,” meaning “sea,” the serene March birthstone, aquamarine, certainly does...

After an endless winter, New York City is finally experiencing the first signs of spring, and we’re thinking of...

It’s Cupid’s busiest day. The chubby cherub is now the ubiquitous symbol of Valentine’s Day, but in the Hellenistic...

Due to its brilliant hue of purple, the longstanding color of power, the amethyst has been associated with royalty...

Last week, we profiled Winter Art Around the World. This week, we take a closer look at one of...

The perfect stone for embarking on a new year, garnet, the January birthstone, has long been associated with journeys....

“Snowy Night, Korea” by Paul Jacoulet, woodblock print, Japan, 1939. Akasaka Collection This past week, much of the country...

Colored woodcut (woodblock print), “Road of the Morning” by Gustave Baumann, signed, titled and numbered (97/100), American, c. 1915....

Multicolored Tourmaline stone & 14K gold chain convertible necklace, American, 1950s. Antique Reflections Gallery. Appropriately for the month with...

Pin, fashioned as a floral spray, multi-colored sapphires and 18KT gold, American, circa 1980; Clifford Baron Gallery. September’s birthstone,...