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April - Diamond


April's birthstone, the diamond, is remarkably simple in composition yet stunning in its unique ability to reflect and
refract light into vivid flashes of brilliant color.  The word diamond comes from the Greek word "adamas" meaning
unconquerable or invincible.  The myths and facts associated with the diamond transcend cultures and continents and
the prominence of this stone is inscribed in the Greek, Indian, English, French, German, Hebrew, Latin, Arabic,
Japanese, American, African, Korean, Polish and Chinese cultures.  The ancient Hindus called the diamond "vajra"
meaning lightening, both because of the sparks of light thrown off by this gem as well as its invincible strength.  
The diamond is the hardest substance on earth.

The world's first know reference to this gemstone comes from a Sanskrit manuscript dating back to 322 BC.
Roman literature makes its first mention of diamonds in the first century AD, in reference to the alluvial diamonds
found in India and Borneo.  The ancient Greeks and Romans believed they were the tears of the gods and splinters
from falling stars.  Cupid's arrows were supposed to be tipped with diamonds, having thus a magic that nothing else
could equal.  Plato wrote about diamonds as living beings embodying celestial spirits.

Diamonds were thought to impart virtue and generosity.  Not only was it commonly believed that diamonds could bring
luck and success, but also that they could counter the effects of astrological events.  Minerals were among the first
medicinal ingredients.  In the Middle Ages it was believed that a diamond could heal a sick person that took it into
his/her bed and warmed it with the body.

Kings in old days led battles with heavy leather breastplates studded in diamonds and other precious stones because
it was believed that diamonds possessed God given magical qualities and powers far beyond the understanding of
common man.  Thus, warriors stayed clear of Kings and others fortunate enough to have
the magical diamonds in their breastplate.

Formed deep within the earth where there is intense heat and pressure, diamonds are simply crystallized carbon.  
Volcanic activity of long ago brought these gemstones to the earth's surface, where they are found either within
volcanic rock formations or washed out into rivers.  India is thought to be the first riverbed source of diamond mining,
but today these gemstones are found primarily in Australia, Russia and Africa.

A gift of a diamond is symbolic of everlasting love and therefore is most commonly given as on engagement ring or
anniversary band.  Diamonds are represented with crystal quartz or man made crystals in most personalized Mother's
and Grandmother's jewelry.  Clear glass beads are used in infant and children's personalized birthstone pieces.





May - Emerald

May's birthstone is the intense brilliant green emerald.  Emerald is derived from the word smaragdus, meaning green
in Greek.  Within its depths are tiny fractures which the French call "jardin," or garden because of their resemblance to
foliage.  The ancient Romans associated this gemstone with fertility and rebirth, and dedicated it to Venus, the
goddess of love and beauty.

Emeralds were once used as amulets to ward off epilepsy in children and have also been thought to cure diseases of
the eye.  Folklore suggests that these stones will improve memory and intelligence.   Pliny wrote, "nothing is more
intense than the green of emerald, sight is refreshed and restored by gazing upon this stone."
For this reason, Roman Emperor Nero watched the gladiators while gazing through glasses with emerald lenses.

The Ancient Egyptians mined emeralds in the eastern dessert region many years before Cleopatra's birth, braving
extreme heat, scorpions and snakes to search for the beautiful crystals.  During Cleopatra's reign she claimed the
emerald mines as her own, as this was her favorite gem.  She often wore lavish emerald jewelry and it has been said
that she gave visiting dignitaries gifts of large emeralds with an image of her likeness carved onto it.

The emerald is a member of the beryl family of minerals.  The green crystals grow slowly within metamorphic rocks and
are restricted in size by the rock, making large emeralds rare and costly.  The rich green color of emerald is
reminiscent  of spring and has been prized by many cultures throughout history.
Today, most of the world's emeralds are mined in Columbia, Brazil, Afghanistan, and Zambia.
The availability of high quality emerald is limited; consequently, treatments to improve clarity are performed regularly.

The emerald is believed to grant the owner good fortune, foresight, and youth.
Some people believe that the emerald brings wisdom, growth and patience; three traits essential to a long lasting
relationship.  This may explain why a gift of emerald for an Anniversary, or anytime, is considered symbolic of love and
fidelity.






June-Pearl/Alexandrite

The pearl is the official birthstone for the month of June.  The Greeks believed that pearls were the hardened tears of
joy that their goddess of love shook from her eyes as she was born from the sea.  Early Chinese myths told of pearls
falling from the sky when dragons fought.   An Arabian legend states that pearls were formed when oysters were
lured from the depths of the ocean by the beautiful moon and then swallowed moonlit dewdrops.

Through the ages pearls have been ground up and used in cosmetics as well as used to treat heart and stomach
conditions.  Pearls are considered to offer the power of love, money, protection and luck.  Pearls are thought to give
wisdom and to secure love relationships.  They have also been thought to keep children safe.

Pearls are unique as they are the only gems that come from living sea creatures and they do not require any faceting
or polishing to reveal their beauty.  Pearls are formed inside mollusks such as oysters and mussels.  They are formed
when an irritant such as a bit of sand gets inside the mollusks shell.  The process of building a single pearl can take up
to eight years.  Natural pearls are relatively rare so in the early 1900's the first successful commercial culturing of
round saltwater pearls began.  Divers find natural pearls in the Persian Gulf as well as in the waters off Japan, the
South Pacific Islands off Northern Australia, and the coasts of Panama, Venezuela and California.
Most of the cultured pearl industry is found in Japanese and Australian waters.

Pearls come in a variety of colors ranging from white and cream to pink, yellow, grey and black.  Each coloration
depends on the type of mollusk and the water in which the mollusk lived.  These gems have adorned crowns, clothing
and temples and were said to be a favorite of Cleopatra.  Long ago only those with royal status wore pearl jewelry,
but eventually these gems were seen among all classes of people.  They continue to be viewed as a mark of taste
and refinement as well as a symbol of purity, and they are often given to celebrate a marriage or the birth of a child.
Baby bracelets made of white pearls with a tiny cross charm at the clasp are popular baptism gifts.

Alexandrite is the alternate birthstone for June.   Naturally a yellowish or brownish green in color this gem has the
unique ability to change to a purplish red when exposed to glowing light such as candlelight. Natural alexandrites are
some of the rarest most expensive gemstones in the world.
Alexandrite is symbolic of joy and good fortune.





July - Ruby

July's birthstone is one of the most highly prized gems in history.  The word Ruby comes from the Latin word "ruber"
meaning red.  In the ancient language of Sanskrit the Ruby is called "ratnaraj" meaning "king of precious stones".
In Greek mythology Heraclea's kindness to a female stork was rewarded with a Ruby so bright she was able to light
her bedroom with it.  

Protection from the plague and cleansing the blood of toxins were medicinal uses of Ruby during the Middle Ages.  
The Ruby was used to ease fevers and improve circulation.
In ancient times it was thought that the wearer of the Ruby was blessed with health, wealth, wisdom and success in
affairs of the heart.  Myanmar legend has claimed that wearing a Ruby will make your most fervent wishes come true.

The beautiful deep red of the ruby is symbolic of love and passion.  Ruby is a variety of the mineral Corundum that is
called sapphire when it is any color except red.  Rubies range in hue from orange red to purplish red but the most
treasured Rubies are a true red.  

The Ruby is very durable, surpassed in hardness only by diamonds.
The history of Ruby mining dates back more than 2,500 years ago.  The most beautiful Rubies are thought to be from
Burma, but quality Rubies are also found in India, Sri Lanka, Australia, Kenya, Tanzania, Afghanistan, Pakistan
and the United States.

The Ruby is the anniversary gemstone for the 15th and 40th years of marriage.
It has been said that the Ruby's red glow comes from an internal flame that cannot be extinguished, making it the
perfect gift symbolic of everlasting love.



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