I remember getting my first piece of jewelry as a little girl – a tiny gold and amethyst ring. I was fascinated with the warmth and beauty of the metal, and the color and glitter of the gemstone. That was the beginning of a lifelong passion for jewel

Emerald is the green variety of the mineral Beryl, of which Aquamarine is also a variety. Emerald is the symbol of faith, kindness and goodness, and its color reflects new spring growth.In ancient times those who wore the green to bluish-green stone

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 - from which also come Morganite - (pink), Golden

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 said to drive away sadness, strengthen the intellect

MJG member Vicki Marinko (and Anne Wolfe) at Dia de Los Muertos in the Mission in San Francisco. Can you guess which one is Vicki?