Why is the dead of winter a good time to start a new year, anyway? In the medieval era, much of Europe thought March 25th was ...

Take your garnet, amethyst, aquamarine, diamond, emerald, pearl, peridot, opal, sapphire, ruby, turquoise or topaz birthstone ...

Here's a guide to January's stone, including its namesake, history and more. Garnet is January's birthstone. Its name derives from the medieval Latin "granatus," meaning "pomegranate," according ...

Oh, and the jewelry. You didn't think we'd forget to mention the jewelry, did you? This year's selection was nothing short of spectacular, with attendees opting for stop-and-stare necklaces ...

Birthstones, the gemstones associated with each month of the year, have enchanted humanity for centuries. Beyond their ...

A decade of jewelry collecting has taught me that where you keep your treasures matters as much as the treasures themselves. Otherwise, you risk scuffed gold, tangled chains, or, even worse ...

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Some also came to earth in meteorites, but this extraterrestrial peridot is extremely rare, and not likely to be seen in a retail jewelry store. Early records indicate that the ancient Egyptians mined ...