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PLATINUM is 50 times more rare than Gold! Processing of 10 tons of ore over a five month period will produce only (one) ounce of Platinum! If you take all the Platinum that has ever been mined - it will fit into an average size room in your home! Platinum is one of the World's strongest and most durable metals! Platinum is hypoallergenic and is uaually 90 - 95% pure Platinum! The "HOPE DIAMOND" sets in Platinum!
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BIRTHSTONES:
Month-------------------Modern--------------------Traditional
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January-----------------Garnet--------------------Garnet
The name Garnet is derived from the Latin word granatum (pomegrante); this alludes to the garnet's color and seed-like crystal formation. Garnet comes in many forms.
Lore: Garnet has been treasured for thousands of years. This lovely red stone was once thought to cure fever and promote good health. Garnet was worn for protection when traveling. It is said that Asiatic tribes once used garnets in place of bullets during battle - they believed these blld red stones to be more deadly than a lead bullet. Over the years this vibrant gemstone has symbolized many things to many people: fire, faith, truth, grace, constancy and fidelity.
February----------------Amethyst------------------Amethyst
Amethyst is the best known and most valuable form of quartz. Its name is derived from the Greek amethustos (not drunken); ancient belief held that anyone wearing an amethyst could not become intoxicated.
Lore. According the Greek legend, Bacchus, the God of Wine, created this beautiful purple stone. To avenge an insult, he vowed to have a tiger devour the first person he met. That person happened to be a beautiful young maiden named Amethyst. The maiden cried out for the Goddess Diana to save her and was turned into a brillant white crystal. When he saw what he had done, Bacchus was full of remorse. He poured wine over the stone maiden, turning it a lovely violet.
March-------------------Aquamarine----------------Bloodstone or Aquamarine
Aquamarine, a member of the Beryl Family, ets its name from two Latin words that mean "water" and "sea". This lovely blue gem has been popular since 400BC.
Lore: Ancient Greeks believed Aquamarine held the essence and spirit of the sea. Wearing this stone was said to protect one from adversities at sea, prevent sea sickness, and provide courage and strong will. To the early Christians, Aquamarine symbolized harmony, happiness, innocence, youthfulness and purity.
April-------------------White Zircon------------Diamond
Zircon probably gets its name from the Arabic Zar (gold) and gun (color. This gemstone is found in igneous rocks and comes in a variety of colors.
Lore: During the Middle Ages, Zircon was worn by travelers as an amulet for protection.
May-----------------------Emerald-------------------Emerald
Emerald belongs to the Beryl Family. Its green color comes from traces of chromium and vanadium.
History: Emerald has been cherished since 4000BC, when it was traded at the earliest known gem market in Babylon. The ancient Egyptian emerald mines near the Rea Sea were worked as early as 2000BC; these mines were the main source of emeralds for the West until the 16th century. By this time, finer-quality emeralds were being mined in Columbia, and these gems eventually took their place as the world's most coveted emeralds. Today Africa and South America are major sources for this precious gemstone. Gem-quality emeralds are so rare thay are considered more valuable than diamonds.
June--------------------Cultured Pearl---------------Pearl or Moonstone
July--------------------Ruby----------------------Ruby
Ruby, a red variety of corundum, is considered one of the world's most valuable gemstones. The name Ruby comes from the Latin rubeus (red). A ruby's color is due to a trace of chromic oxide; the amount of this substance determines the depth of color. Beacuse of its hardness and durability, ruby is a excellent choice for all types of jewelry.
Lore: Rubies are believed to have great powers. It's been said that owning a ruby will ensure a peaceful, harmonious, and healthful life. Ruby is also thought to control one's passions and thoughts. To many people, its stimulating color represents heat, life, and power. Ruby has been worn as an amulet for protection from plagues, poison, sorrow, and evil spirits. The ancient Hindus considered ruby the "Lord of Gems". To them, this fiery stone burned with an inextinguishable fire, one that could boil the water in which it was placed. The Greeks believed it could melt was. In India, it was said that he hwo offered rubies to the Gods would be reincarnated as a powerful King or Emperor. The Burmese felt a ruby must not just be worn, but embedded in the skin to become part of the body, thus making the wearer invulnerable.
August------------------Peridot-------------------Sardonyx or Peridot
History: Before the advent of modern chemistry, stones were classified by color only: All red stones were rubies and all green stones were emeralds. "Emeralds", which we now know to be peridot, were mined on St. John's Island (also called Zebirget) in the Red Sea, as early as 1300BC. At that time the island was known as Topazios, and the green gems were called topaz.
Peridot, a gem variety of the mineral olivine, was greatly prized by Egyptian Kings, and was often mined under harsh conditions. It is said that pirates discovered peridot on Zebirget, but the island was often hidden by heavy fog and its location was lost for centuries. Zebirget and the peridot mines were rediscovered in the 1900s.
Part of the romance of Emeralds comes from its association with Cleopatra. A portion of that romance whould rightfully belong to high-quality peridot, since some, if not all, of Cleopatra's "Emeralds" were no doubt peridot.
Lore: Peridot is a gem that's been connected to superstition throughout the ages. Associated with the sun, peridot is believed to have the power to break evil spells and dispel the mysteries of the dark. During the Middle Ages, people wore peridot to gain foresight and divine inspiration.
September---------------Sapphire------------------Sapphire
Sapphire, a member of the Corundum Family, gets its name from the Latin sapphirus and the Greek sappheiros (blue). The color in blue sapphire comes from titanium and iron oxides; the depth of color depends on the amount of oxides in the stone.
Lore: Prized since ancient times, sapphire has been called the "Gem of the Heavens". Persians believed the earth rested on an enormous sapphire and the sky reflected its beautiful color. In the 12 century, the Bishop of Rennes praised the sapphire and initiated its use in ecclesiastical rings.
October-----------------Opal----------------------Opal or Tourmaline
Admired for its distinctive play of colors, Opal is a semi-transparent solidified mineral composed of silicon and water.
Lore: Ancient Romans believed the Opal to be a symbol of hope because it contains all the colors of the rainbow. Arabs thought that Opals obtained their fiery colors while falling from heaven in flashes of lightening.
Care: Because Opal is relatively soft, it should be treated with care. Opal is brittle and heat-sensitive; do not clean in hot water or an ultrasonic cleaner.
Triplet: Opals are frequently created as triplets, meaning the piece is assembled of three layers. Triplets are composed of a clear quartz cap over the genuine stone joined to a base. Triplets resist marring, and the quartz acts to play up the brilliance of the underlying stone.
November----------------Citrine-----------Topaz or Smoky Quartz
Citrine belongs to the quartz family, although it is often mistakenly called topaz. The name Citrine comes from the French citron (lemon), which refers to its color.
Lore: The Greeks and Romans used citrine for intaglios and cabochons during the first and second centuries. This gemstone was worn as a protective talisman and used for medicinal purposes; it was thought to aid in digestion and cleanse toxins from the body. To some, Citrine symbolized lighthartedness and joy.
December----------------Blue Zircon---------------Turquoise or Lapis Lazuli
See April for readings.
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