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Rubies – The Birthstone for July
Lucky are those who are born in July, as ruby is the July gemstone! The word ruby is derived from the later word “ruber” meaning red. So what are rubies? Rubies are aluminum oxide, a variety of corundum. It occurs in medium to dark tones of red to violet red to brownish red. Rubies have a hardness of 9 and only diamond is harder at a 10.
Pearls – The Birthstone for June
A pearl strand is the most popular piece of jewelry for a bride to wear on her wedding day with her wedding dress. She may also complement the strand by wearing pearl earrings and a bracelet to match. A strand of pearls is a must have for a woman. This organic gift from nature is most precious and it complements any outfit in your closet!
Mother’s Day Sale
Mother's Day Sales and specials at John Wallick Jewelers, in Sun City, Arizona, near Phoenix, AZ. Save 50% off all heart shaped jewelry this Mothers Day. Choose from a vast array of pendants
Emeralds – The Birthstone for May
Emeralds are a variety of beryl exhibiting a particular shade of green. The top color is an intense medium-dark tone of slightly yellowish or bluish-green (sometimes referred to as grass green). Most of the emeralds are now mined in Brazil, but also come from Columbia and South Africa along with a few other countries.
Diamonds – The Birthstone for April
Diamonds are not only a girl’s best friend it is the April Birthstone. You can see all sizes and cuts of diamonds at John Wallick Jewelers in Sun City Arizona near Glendale and Phoenix, AZ. A good cut enables a diamond to make the best use of light. A fully cut diamond has 58 facets, which are small, flat, polished surfaces cut into a diamond.
Aquamarines – The Birthstone for March
Aquamarine comes from the Beryl family of gem species. Its cousins are the Emerald and the Morganite. Aquamarine is a relatively hard stone that has a Mohr’s Hardness of 7.5-8 and it is a gem that is able to be worn every day and can be easily worn in rings, pendants and earrings. Aquamarine major mine sources are located in Afghanistan, Africa, China, India, Pakistan, Russia, and South America.
Amethysts – The Birthstone for February
The amethyst is a violet variety of quartz, commonly ranging from a pink hue to a deep purple but there are red and blue varieties as well. It gets its color from both irradiation and iron impurities. The amethyst is known as the “sobriety stone”.
Garnets – The Birthstone for January
The garnet is found in every color except for blue. It’s most commonly a deep red gemstone, its color strongly favored as a popular gemstone in Victorian jewelry. Garnets can be found in Sri Lanka, Malaya, India, Africa, Uruguay, U.S. and Brazil.
Zircons – The Birthstone for December
The zircon comes in a variety of colors, blue being its most commonly known color, as well as yellow, orange, brown, green, colorless, and red, the most prized color. The colorless zircon is one of the most brilliant non-diamond gems.
