The Birthstone of August: Peridot
Say hello to August with this dazzling birthstone: Peridot! We’re welcoming August with this sparkling August birthstone of the month: Peridot! This sparkling gemstone is traditionally greenish in color, but can range from a yellowish green to a vivid bright green which pops for the summer. Our peridot gemstones can be worn with engagement rings, earrings, and even our stackable bands. This unique gemstone is said to bring good luck to those born in August. It is said to protect from feelings of fear and envy while providing divine inspiration and strength among those who wear it. A little history
The History of the Blue Sapphire
At the Sylvie Jewelry, we’re all about the diamonds, but this month it’s definitely all about the sapphire! The blue sapphire to be exact. Today we’re taking a look back into the history of our beautiful blue sapphires. We’ll let you in on a little knowledge about the sapphire itself, but let’s be honest you’re really here for all things blue! Keep on reading for all things sapphires. The sapphire represents integrity, honesty, and honor. For centuries, the stone embellished the clothing of royal men. The blue essence in a sapphire is of the highest of quality over other blue
Sylvie’s Ring of the Month is a Double Halo Blue Sapphire Engagement Ring
WELCOMING SEPTEMBER WITH SYLVIE’S RING OF THE MONTH, A STUNNING CLASSIC DOUBLE HALO ENGAGEMENT RING! This dazzling Double Halo Blue Sapphire Engagement Ring features a glamorous double halo of blue sapphires and diamonds. The white diamonds continue on the shank for a total carat weight of 0.61. This round double halo blue sapphire engagement ring is beautiful for the start of the colder months! With its dazzling double halo, this blue sapphire engagement ring will bring the glitz and the glamour! This glamorous double halo engagement ring is perfect for a bride who is bold and thinks outside of the box!
March Birthstones: Aquamarine and Bloodstone
As early as time itself, people have associated each month with one or two specific birthstones. Claiming that each has a significant impact on the person’s personality born in that month. Whether it is true or not, this time, we are taking a look at the birthstone of those born in March. Surprisingly, people born in this month have two birthstones–What are those two march birthstones? They are Aquamarine and Bloodstone. Aquamarine – The March Birthstone Since many years, aquamarine has remained the symbol of love, unity, strength and fidelity. Capturing both the essence and color of the sky and
Blue Topaz for December: A Hard Stone to Rival
While the lovely topaz comes in a full range of colors, only the gorgeous blue hue is the official birthstone for the month of December. Blue topaz is an exceedingly hard stone, rating high on the Mohs Scale of mineral hardness. This gem is highly resistant to scratches which makes it a solid investment in diamond engagement rings and fashion jewelry. Topaz has a long and compelling history that dates back to at least the 14th Century when the ancient Greeks attributed it the power to increase strength. Down through the ages, this shimmering stone has been credited with breaking
October’s Birthstones: Opal and Tourmalines
October has two birthstones: Opal and tourmaline. Opal birthstone is the more traditional of the two, but in 1952 the Jewelry Industry Council urged adding pink tourmaline as an alternative October birthstone. Opals are fun to shop for because they vary so widely. Pick one up, turn it this way and that so it catches the light, and appreciate its unique color and fire. Some are milky white, others are dark, all with flashes of green, blue, red, yellow and orange. October babies claim the opal as their birthstone. So if you’re shopping for somebody with an October birthday consider
August’s Birthstones: Peridot and Sardonyx
The Romans called peridot “the emerald of the evening” because its color didn’t change in different lights. This romantic green stone is the more popular of August’s two birthstones. The other, sardonyx, is a type of onyx known for its banded layers of white and reddish brown. Either one makes a perfect traditional gift for your loved ones born in August. Peridot August Birthstone: Color & Appearance Peridots –the gem form of olivine — are always green, but their intensity depends on how much iron is in each particular stone. The yellowish tone of peridot the august birthstone makes it
February birthstone – Celebrate The Color With Amethyst
Amethyst is February’s birthstone. The word Amethyst derives from a Greek word “amethystos” meaning, not drunk. This beautiful stone is transparent with traces of the color purple which might range from a light mauve color to deep/rich purple. Sylvie Jewelry has an array of amethyst bridal jewelry to choose from for the bride who wants something unique.
What’s the November birthstone?
The birthstone for November can be either topaz or citrine and both of these gemstones can be used to produce attractive pieces of bridal jewelry. Topaz is a gemstone that is found in a variety of colors, although blue is the most popular color. It has been a prized gemstone for thousands of years. Citrine is known as the healing quartz which is said to support vitality and health. This gemstone offers an affordable option for your diamond engagement ring and the shade of citrine can vary from translucent yellow to golden brown. Both November gemstones have been popular for
What is the July Birthstone?
July’s birthstone is the beautiful red ruby! Red is the color of love, romance, passion, life, and “ruber” is Latin for “red.” Rubies have long been desired for their color, which, being the color of life-blood, may have led some ancients to believe the stones would protect one from bad health. Like most myths and legends surrounding gems, the ruby’s power to protect from misfortune and ill health can’t be proven, but the ruby is a fascinating jewel nonetheless.
