11/19/2012  Sapphire - Something Blue... and a whole lot more

Sapphire - Something Blue... and a whole lot more The gemstone we call Sapphire is the mineral Corundum. It comes in all colors of the rainbow. Sapphires come in vivid pinks and yellows and pastel colors of every hue.  Colorless sapphires are often used as diamond simulants, especially for accent stones for customers who prefer natural gemstones. Sometimes multiple colors occur in the same crystal and these are referred to in the trade as “Parti-Colors”.     Most sapphires on the... read more

8/29/2011  All about Birthstones and Birthstones colors.

All about Birthstones and Birthstone’s colors.   Often combined with modern birthstone lists, traditional birthstones are older society-based birthstones. Since many different cultures had their own list, jewelers' lists are often inconsistent over what constitutes a traditional birthstone. The table below contains many stones which are popular choices, often reflecting Polish tradition.   The Gregorian calendar has poems matching each month with its birthstone. These are traditionally the stones in Eng... read more

8/25/2011  May Birthstone: Emerald . May Birthstone Color is Green

May Birthstone: Emerald . May Birthstone Color is Green Emerald engagement ring set Q: What is the birthstone for May?   After a long, cold winter and a rainy early spring, the first few days of May usually bring the welcome sight of grass, leaves, and flowers emerging from winter hibernation and blooming once again. May is the month of rebirth and new growth, so it is only fitting that the May birthstone is the emerald, the renowned stone of a deep, verdant green.   Not only is the birthstone of May t... read more

8/23/2011  April Birthstone: Diamond. April Birthstone Color is Clear White

April Birthstone: Diamond. October Birthstone Color is Clear White Q: What is the April birthstone? For any fine jewelry lover, April is the best month in the year. Not only does the weather turn warm and flowers bloom, but April’s birthstone is the diamond—the king of the gemstones. In fact, for a month often filled with color in the form of flowers, plants and birds, the birthstone for April can seem like a surprising choice. With its clarity, hardness, and otherworldly sparkle, diamonds are often compared to... read more

8/23/2011  March birthstone: Aquamarine. March Birthstone Color is Pale Blue.

March birthstone: Aquamarine. March Birthstone Color is Pale Blue. Q: What is the birthstone for March? With the first spring breeze of March comes the return of hope and joy after a long winter. March may not be as warm as the months to come, but as the first crocuses poke their way through the cool ground and as the afternoon sun begins to shine with a little more warmth, spring is finally in the air. It is fitting that the March birthstone reflects this mood and the spirit of the month itself. The birthstone for March i... read more

8/22/2011  February Birthstone: Amethyst. February Birthstone Color is Purple.

February Birthstone: Amethyst. February Birthstone Color is Purple. What is the perfect present you can get for someone with a February birthday? If you answered, the world’s best hangover cure, you might just be in the market for a piece of jewelry made with February’s birthstone, the amethyst. Wait--what is February’s birthstone, you’re probably thinking, and how does it prevent hangovers? The truth is, while the amethyst is a beautiful stone that makes a lovely jewelry gift, it does not have... read more

January Birthstone: Garnet. January Birthstone Color is Deep Red

January Birthstone: Garnet. January Birthstone Color is Deep Red. Q: What is the birthstone for January?   In the deepest, darkest days of the winter, it’s always good to look at something bright and colorful as a reminder that spring will be here eventually, even as the snow piles up and the temperature plunges. The birthstone for January, the coldest month of the year, is just that reminder. The garnet, a blood-red stone that practically seems to pulse with warmth, has the perfect January birthstone color&mda... read more

December birthstone: Blue Topaz. December Birthstone Color is Blue

December birthstone: Blue Topaz. December Birthstone Color is Blue. White Gold Sapphire and Topaz Pendant What is the birthstone for December? There are actually three different stones associated with being the birthstone of December: the blue topaz, turquoise, and tanzanite. All three of these very different have one thing in common: a unique blue color that makes them perfect for use in birthstone jewelry or many kinds of fashionable... read more

November Birthstone: Citrine. November Birthstone Color is Yellow Gold

November Birthstone: Citrine. November Birthstone Color is Yellow Gold. As the November sun fades quickly into cold early-winter nights, we look for warmth and light to carry us into the winter months. So it should come as no surprise that the birthstone of November has all the warmth and yellow sunshine of the sun itself. The citrine, the birthstone for November for almost one hundred years, is actually a form of quartz that is distinguished by its warm yellow tone, a color unique to the citrine among all the gemstones... read more

October Birthstone: Opal. October Birthstone Color is Multi-colored.

October Birthstone: Opal. October Birthstone Color is Multi-colored. What is the birthstone for October? An ancient poem of unknown origin first identified the opal as the birthstone of the month of October.   "October's child is born for woe, And life's vicissitudes must know, But lay an opal on her breast, And hope will lull those woes to rest."   Perhaps because of the cold weather and shortening days of the month, October was a month associated with bad luck and pain. But the opal, the October... read more

September birthstone: Blue Sapphire. September Birthstone Color is Deep Blue

September birthstone: Blue Sapphire. September Birthstone Color is Deep Blue A deep blue cloudless sky. A clear mountain lake. The deep blue of a sapphire is one of the most beloved and intriguing colors known to man, a color men have spent thousands of years searching for in every corner of earth. In ancient times, people searched for a stone that would reflect the endless blue sapphire color of the sky. So its no wonder that when they found it in the sapphire gemstone, it was named the birthstone for September. September&... read more

August Birthstone: Peridot. August Birthstone Color is Yellow Green.

August Birthstone: Peridot. August Birthstone Color is Yellow Green What is the birthstone for August? Late summer, with its blazing heat and abundant greenery, is a time for cooling activities, light, summery clothing, and a laid-back lifestyle. An August party is no time to bring out the serious diamonds or elegant pearls—it’s a time to throw on a breezy sundress, a pair of wedges, and a pair of earrings in August’s birthstone color, olive green. August’s birthstone, the peridot, is one of the few... read more

July Birthstone: Ruby. July Birthstone Color is Red

July Birthstone: Ruby. July Birthstone Color is Red July—the fiery summer month of backyard barbecues, crisp red watermelon, and of course, sparkling fireworks. It’s the patriotic month of the red, white, and blue, as well as the red-hot month of scorching temperatures. With all this red, is it any surprise that July’s birthstone color is red and that its stone is the world’s most famous and popular red stone—the ruby?   J... read more

6/16/2011  June birthstones: Pearl. June Birthstone Color is White.

June birthstones: Pearl. June Birthstone Color is White. Spice Pearl Necklace You might think birthstones are only for kids’ jewelry and sentimental Mother’s Day gifts, but modern designs and rethought uses are catapulting these twelve semi-precious stones back into the limelight. June’s birthstone is no different, except for one surprisingly puzzling question: What is the birthstone for June?   Believe it or not, thi... read more

11/9/2009  Gemstones: What Do They Really Mean?

Pearls are very feminine and classic.  Great for every day wear.  Also quite affordable, so good for bridesmaids gifts, mothers day, or even for a birthday.  Whiteflash has a great selection of pearl jewelry. We also have the capability of providing a custom precious gem search for you. Birthstones are also an option.  September’s stone is sapphire, which comes in every color of the rainbow!  Red rubies can signify love.     Amethyst which has royal purple hues has always be... read more

8/6/2006  Topaz: Rarity and Budget Bauble

    Until the 1970s, topaz was mostly known as a golden and reddish-orange gem. Since then, it has been known mostly as a blue gem.  Mixed in with diamonds and diamond jewellry, it compares with the diamond's rarity but is much more attractive compared with it's price. The shift in reputation stems from the introduction of an irradiated aquamarine look-alike that has become a jewelry industry staple. Indeed, irradiated blue topaz has at times been far more popular than its blue beryl counterpart. That&rsq... read more

8/6/2006  Amethyst: The Gem of Virtue

    If you take a vacation in a Caribbean port of call like Aruba or St. Maartens, you’ll see jewelry stores with names like Diamonds International and Colombian Emeralds International. They’ve been around a long time. Now there is a new chain of Caribbean jewelry stores: Tanzanite International. You heard right. There is a chain of stores which specializes in tanzanite, a brown zoisite turned a permanent sapphire-blue through heating that is found only in Tanzania. Pause here and ask yourself the... read more