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The Stone of Rebirth: May Birthstone Spotlight on The Emerald
May birthstone, the emerald is a symbol of renewal and fertility–apropos for the time of year when the world...
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The Royal Stone: February Birthstone Spotlight on the Amethyst
Due to its brilliant hue of purple, the longstanding color of power, the amethyst has been associated with royalty...
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The Changing Colors: October Gemstone Spotlight on Tourmaline & Opal
Multicolored Tourmaline stone & 14K gold chain convertible necklace, American, 1950s. Antique Reflections Gallery. Appropriately for the month with...
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Heaven's Blessings: September Gemstone Spotlight On The Sapphire
Pin, fashioned as a floral spray, multi-colored sapphires and 18KT gold, American, circa 1980; Clifford Baron Gallery. September’s birthstone,...
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Andy Warhol and The Figment Project
Andy Warhol once said, “I always thought I’d like my own tombstone to be blank. No epitaph, and no...
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The Evening Emerald: August Gemstone Spotlight on the Peridot
From bringing the wearer power to protection, a multitude of mystical properties have been ascribed to the peridot over...
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A Drop of Heart's Blood: July Gemstone Spotlight On The Ruby
18K gold ring with a large central ruby, surrounded by sapphires, diamonds, and emeralds, American, circa 1940-50. Hoffman-Gampetro gallery....