June Has Three Birthstones Jun 7, 2008
June babies' birthstones are as different from each other as the people born in June. Moonstone and Alexandrite, are natural minerals; pearls are organically formed. (Suite101.com)
Mommy Jewelry Jun 5, 2008
From the lockets of the Victorian era to today's sleek, sterling silver pendants, moms have always loved jewelry that carries the names or birthstones of their children ... Current favorites include the Mother's Embace Birthstone Necklace, a sterling-silver item that can hold up to five birthstones. (Suite101.com)
Birthstones for June May 25, 2008
June's traditional birthstones are very interesting as they run the gamut from luminescent Moonstone, Pearl which is an organic material and not a gemstone and the extremely expensive coloring shifting gemstone Alexandrite. Moonstone. (Suite101.com)
Tell mom you love her with jewelry May 3, 2008
Red Envelope offers round or square pendants dotted with small stones signifying children's birthstones. Moms can choose stackable rings, bracelets or pendants that incorporate their children's birthstones for a trendy look with private significance. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Creative Mother's Day Gifts Apr 2, 2008
Personalized notecards, a gift certificate to her favorite book shop or caf;, car detailing, a vintage piece of jewelry, or a mother s ring with her childrens birthstones are other fun ideas that are sure to be appreciated. Sometimes the best and most thoughtful gift to a mom is sleep. (Suite101.com)
Joy & jewelry: 'Push presents' commemorate new mothers Nov 8, 2007
"I've had quite a few men buy mother's rings for their wives for the birth and a few pendants with birthstones," he says. "One or two were diamond pendants.". (The Clarion-Ledger)
New Dads Expected To Push Gifts Jun 17, 2007
Birthstones are also popular, as are diamond studs, retailers say. Italian jewelry designer Roberto Coin said Push Presents are big in Italy and the Mediterranean and that he was happy they made their way to the U.S.. (New York Post -- Business)
Pitt showers Jolie on b-day Jun 15, 2007
He also presented the actress with a gold ring featuring the birthstones of their four children - five-year-old Maddox, three-year-old Pax, two-year-old Zahara and one-year-old Shiloh. advertisement. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Continue reading May 12, 2007
Bridget Neves, owner of Candice a jeweler in downtown Hanford, said they've had a lot of people buying "Mother's rings," which feature children's birthstones. Neves said the rings run anywhere from 200 to 2,000, depending on the featured birthstones ... Judy Crawford of Miller's Jewelry, also in downtown Hanford, said they recently sold a yellow gold custom-made necklace that includes seven birthstones for all the children as a Mother's Day gift. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
What to Get Mom on Mother's Day Apr 20, 2007
Or, you could go with a mother's ring with birthstones of kids or grandkids. A Mother's Day scrapbook album personally made with pictures of mom and you sharing memorable moments. (Suite101.com)
5 hot finds (Mother's Day edition) Apr 16, 2007
2Mother's ring: Thinking of the ring his grandmother always wore with the birthstones of her children, Corbett Davis III of Jewelers Trade Shop was inspired to create a modern-day version of the traditional mother's ring his grandmother so loved. Knowing that women's tastes vary, Jewelers Trade Shop created five different versions. (Pensacola News Journal)
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She and her husband, Charles, only had one child, so she had put her and her husband s birthstones put in the ring so she would have three jewels. One stone was lost, and she took it in to have it replaced in 1983. (Searcy Daily Citizen, AR)
Education Day sheds light on rocks Apr 2, 2007
Peter Sharp (junior - security and risk analysis) said he takes Heaney's gemology class and came to show the kids the different types of birthstones and precious gems. "It's a great class and he teaches it well, so I don't mind coming out to help," Sharp said. (Daily Collegian, PA)
A Special Gift for Mom You Can Be Proud Of Mar 14, 2007
Or, the , created in bright sterling silver, with delicate heart flowers set with birthstones and fine engraving of family names in between ... Crafted with subtle detail from the woven border to the "secret message" setting, choose up to 10 Austrian crystal birthstones to represent the important people in her life. (Rolla Daily News, MO)
Product Recalls Feb 24, 2007
The sets have birthstones made of plastic gemstones in various colors. The pendants on the necklaces are shaped like flowers on a silver-colored chain, and the matching pierced earrings have round birthstones. (ABC News -- Wire)
A Gem of a Valentine's Day Gift Feb 9, 2007
The 12 gemstones, representing the traditional birthstones, may have roots in ceremonial religious garments worn by high priests ... People commonly have birthstones that somewhat correspond with old gemstone traditions from the Greeks, Hebrews and Latin countries ... Historically, the custom of wearing birthstones probably originated in Poland during the 15th or 16th century. (Mammoth Times, CA)
Amethyst, the Calming Gem Feb 3, 2007
In 1912, birthstones were adopted by the American National Association of Jewelers. If your birthday falls in February, your birthstone is the purple quartz stone crystal called amethyst. (Chronicle Newspapers, VA)
