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Deemed as the King of all birthstones, the Diamond is the traditional birthstone of April and holds significant meaning for those born in that month - thought to provide the wearer with better relatio…

Aquamarine was named from the Latin word meaning sea water. Its color ranges from blue to greenish blue, and it is often confused with Blue Topaz. Aquamarine is a member of the Beryl mineral family…

The name Amethyst is derived from the greek word Amethystos, meaning not to intoxicate. Amethyst is the purplish variety of Quartz. Colors can range from pale lilac to the most prized color of…

The name Garnet originates from the latin word Granatus, meaning grain or seed, because of its likeness to the pomegranate seed.There are many types of Garnet; Almandine, which is brownish red, is th…

"The spirit of the dragonfly brings us the inspiration of transformation and the wonder of a colorful new vision."These beautiful Czech cast glass buttons are brightly reflective with iridescence. The…

Yellow is the color most often associated with Topaz, although colors can range from colorless, to pink, to sherry, to dark orange-red, and all varieties of blue. When worn as an amulet, Topaz was sa…

As a mixed media artist I am inspired by many different materials and as a jeweler I enjoy using a variety of them to create some of my jewelry. Lately I've enjoyed working with encaustic medium…

TURQUOISE was considered among the most prized of all gemstones by early civilizations in Egypt, and was an important item in a list of tributes and gifts, sent by the Babylonians to Egyptian monarchs…

TOURMALINEThe name Tourmaline was derived from the ancient Singhalese word Turmali – meaning mixed precious stones. Tourmaline occurs in just about every color, including bi- and tricolored stones.T…