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Sapphire, the September birthstone comes in all the colors of the rainbow – except red. Learn more about the birthstone of wisdom, loyalty and no...

If you were born in August then you have a couple of birthstones to choose from. Peridot and spinel are the three birthstones for August and they...

Ruby, the king of precious gems represents passion, love and success. Shopping for ruby, the July birthstone? Learn about its history, origins, c...

Pearl, alexandrite and moonstone are the three birthstones for June. Learn about their history and where these three June birthstones can be foun...

Emerald is the May birthstone – and it’s a perfect choice. Its enchanting greens mirror the splendor of spring. Few places on earth have the geol...

Those born in the month of April are lucky enough to call the diamond, a scintillating stone, their birthstone. The April birthstone is also rich...

Aquamarine and bloodstone are the two birthstones for March. One evokes blue skies and calming waters while the other represents health and stren...

Amethyst, the February birthstone, is the purple variety of quartz and is said to cure drunkenness and make you quick-witted in business. You onc...

Garnet, January’s birthstone, is one of the most diverse gemstones, as it comes in an extraordinary range of colors. The garnet birthstone is min...

Opal, labradorite and moonstone form in microscopic layers of material that are successively stacked upon each other, giving rise to phenomena based on these unique structures. 

Royal collections peaked in the 18th century with diamonds flowing in from Brazil, emeralds from Colombia, and sapphires, rubies and pearls from Asia.

Nigeria produces a wealth of gemstones, including tourmaline, sapphire and beryl (aquamarine, morganite, heliodor, green beryl and emerald), among others. In 2019, a deposit of medium to deep blue aquamarine was discovered in the Nasarawa State in Nigeria.