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Emerald and pearl jewels lead May gifting season in JCK roundup
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Emerald and pearl jewels lead May gifting season in JCK roundup

Emerald leads JCK’s May gifting edit, but pearl and mixed-gem jewels reveal why birthstone buying now favors pieces that feel personal, wearable and worth keeping.

Rachel Levy5m read
February amethyst jewelry picks blend sustainability, durability and deep purple style
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February amethyst jewelry picks blend sustainability, durability and deep purple style

Amethyst can feel quietly decadent when it is responsibly sourced and well made, with color, setting, and provenance all carrying equal weight.

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GIA launches countertop birthstone guide for jewelry retailers
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GIA launches countertop birthstone guide for jewelry retailers

GIA’s $7 countertop flipchart puts each month’s birthstone, color, source and mineral facts in one place, a small tool with outsized use on the sales floor.

Priya Sharma2m read
How to wear your birthstone, month-by-month jewelry styling guide
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How to wear your birthstone, month-by-month jewelry styling guide

Birthstones look most modern when you treat them as color, not costume. The smartest pieces balance personal meaning, clean settings, and clothes that let the gem breathe.

Rachel Levy5m read
GIA Explains Emerald Value, Color, Clarity, Origin, and Treatments
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GIA Explains Emerald Value, Color, Clarity, Origin, and Treatments

Emerald value begins with color, but the most telling details are often the ones inside the stone. Inclusions, treatments, cut, and origin decide how it looks and what it is worth.

Rachel Levy5m read
Foundrae's summer jewels bloom with butterflies, florals, and birthstones
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Foundrae's summer jewels bloom with butterflies, florals, and birthstones

Foundrae turns birthstone color into a stackable summer wardrobe, with butterflies, florals, and sparrows framing amethyst, turquoise, peridot, and more.

Priya Sharma5m read
Princess Diana's aquamarine ring, from post-divorce symbol to Meghan heirloom
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Princess Diana's aquamarine ring, from post-divorce symbol to Meghan heirloom

Diana’s aquamarine ring turned a cocktail stone into a sign of reinvention, then into a Meghan heirloom that still defines modern birthstone dressing.

Rachel Levy4m read
Garnet birthstone jewelry, a durable, personal gift for January birthdays
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Garnet birthstone jewelry, a durable, personal gift for January birthdays

Garnet brings January a richer kind of romance: ancient, durable, and versatile enough to read heirloom, modern, or minimal depending on the setting.

Rachel Levy6m read
GIA Warns Emeralds Need Gentle Cleaning to Preserve Their Beauty
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GIA Warns Emeralds Need Gentle Cleaning to Preserve Their Beauty

Ultrasonic and steam cleaners can quietly damage fracture-filled emeralds. GIA says warm soapy water, a soft brush, and a protective setting are the safest habits.

Rachel Levy5m read
Amáli Jewelry wins with tanzanite, opal and garnet drop earrings
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Amáli Jewelry wins with tanzanite, opal and garnet drop earrings

Amáli Jewelry’s $4,950 drop earrings pair tanzanite, boulder opal and tsavorite in 18K gold, with judges praising their movement and day-to-night range.

Priya Sharma2m read
Emerald Birthstone Jewelry, From Cleopatra to Cartier's High-Jewelry Icons
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Emerald Birthstone Jewelry, From Cleopatra to Cartier's High-Jewelry Icons

Emerald now reads as power and renewal, from Cleopatra VII to Cartier’s 23.55-carat Imperio necklace, while sapphire, ruby, and diamond each signal a different kind of self.

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Birthstone Drop Earrings Hit $14 in Walmart Flash Deal, Giftable for Every Month

Birthstone earrings are turning into a color-first gift buy. At $14, this Walmart flash deal makes 12 month-inspired shades easy to stack, style, and give.

Rachel Levy5m read
GIA Spotlights Aquamarine and Bloodstone, March's Twin Birthstones
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GIA Spotlights Aquamarine and Bloodstone, March's Twin Birthstones

March's twin birthstones tell two different stories: aquamarine brings sea-blue calm and marriage lore, while bloodstone offers a darker, stronger statement.

Priya Sharma4m read
GIA spotlights garnet’s many colors, rich history, and January birthstone role
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GIA spotlights garnet’s many colors, rich history, and January birthstone role

Garnet is January’s stone, but its real appeal is range, from orange and green to rare color-change gems that make a far more personal gift.

Priya Sharma5m read
GIA Launches Birthstone Flipchart and Online Gemstone Education Resources
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GIA Launches Birthstone Flipchart and Online Gemstone Education Resources

GIA has published a full-color Birthstone Flipchart (Size: 7” x 8.5”) and companion online pages detailing composition, hardness, treatments and care for common birthstones.

Rachel Levy3m read
AGTA spotlights new emeralds for May birthstone shopping and retail
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AGTA spotlights new emeralds for May birthstone shopping and retail

AGTA’s newest emerald showcase turns May shopping into a lesson in value, where origin, weight, and disclosure do the real work.

Rachel Levy5m read
Why emeralds still reign, through three royal jewels
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Why emeralds still reign, through three royal jewels

Emeralds endure because the best jewels turn provenance into value, from a 93.70-carat Greville center stone to a Greek parure reset for a new royal life.

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Tanzanite, turquoise and zircon offer distinct blue December birthstone looks
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Tanzanite, turquoise and zircon offer distinct blue December birthstone looks

December’s blue stones are not interchangeable: tanzanite, turquoise and zircon differ in color, history, wearability and the kind of gift they make.

Rachel Levy5m read
Birthstones for engagement rings balance symbolism, durability, and wearability
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Birthstones for engagement rings balance symbolism, durability, and wearability

Birthstone rings work when the stone can survive real life, not just sentiment. The best choices balance meaning, maintenance, and the kind of wear a ring takes every day.

Priya Sharma5m read
Designing Personalized Birthstone Jewelry: Metals, Settings, Engraving, Care
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Designing Personalized Birthstone Jewelry: Metals, Settings, Engraving, Care

Design birthstone jewelry with durable metals, protective settings and meaningful engraving so a piece becomes both wearable and deeply personal.

Rachel Levy6m read
May Birthstone Jewelry Shines with Emeralds in Rings, Earrings, and More
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May Birthstone Jewelry Shines with Emeralds in Rings, Earrings, and More

May’s birthstone is emerald, and this roundup shows how its green can feel easy for every day or bold enough for a gift, anniversary, or statement.

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March Birthstones Aquamarine and Bloodstone, Symbols, History, and Buying Guide
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March Birthstones Aquamarine and Bloodstone, Symbols, History, and Buying Guide

March lets you choose between a sea-blue classic and a dark, speckled talisman. Aquamarine reads polished and easy, while bloodstone feels rarer and more arresting.

Rachel Levy5m read
Birthstone Jewelry Explained, History, Meaning, and Smart Buying Tips
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Birthstone Jewelry Explained, History, Meaning, and Smart Buying Tips

Why a stone belongs to your month is a story of sacred symbolism, retail standards, and smart shopping, from garnet’s range to opal’s fire.

Rachel Levy5m read
Ten accessible amethyst necklaces, bracelets and rings ranked by value for February
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Ten accessible amethyst necklaces, bracelets and rings ranked by value for February

A curated ranking of ten amethyst necklaces, bracelets and rings that balance color, construction and cost, so February birthdays get real jewelry value.

Rachel Levy5m read
Modern and Traditional Birthstone Chart: Origins, Differences, Gem Profiles
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Modern and Traditional Birthstone Chart: Origins, Differences, Gem Profiles

A practical month-by-month map of modern and traditional birthstones, tracing their Polish origins, the contested 1912 standardization, and the gemological profiles that matter for jewelry.

Rachel Levy6m read
Why natural pearls remain the most collectible birthstone jewelry
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Why natural pearls remain the most collectible birthstone jewelry

Natural pearls are back in force, and collectors are paying for rarity, provenance, and luster that cultured strands cannot fake.

Rachel Levy5m read
GIA Birthstone Hub Maps Month-by-Month Gems, Lore, and Multiple Stones
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GIA Birthstone Hub Maps Month-by-Month Gems, Lore, and Multiple Stones

GIA’s birthstone hub clarifies the month-by-month map, from Exodus to modern revisions, and shows which months carry more than one gem.

Rachel Levy5m read
Choosing a Birthstone Ring That Balances Beauty, Durability, Budget, Meaning
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Choosing a Birthstone Ring That Balances Beauty, Durability, Budget, Meaning

Balance daily wear with sentiment: choose a birthstone whose Mohs hardness and setting together deliver lasting beauty without overspending.

Rachel Levy5m read
How to Clean Birthstone Jewelry Safely with Stone-by-Stone Tips
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How to Clean Birthstone Jewelry Safely with Stone-by-Stone Tips

A gentle, stone-by-stone approach preserves both sparkle and story: most birthstones clean with mild soap, lukewarm water, and a soft brush, but pearls, opals, treated gems and some softer stones need special handling.

Rachel Levy7m read