Gemstone Education
Learn more about the characteristics and care of each birthstone Borsheims’ carries in our gemstone education guide. Gemstone images provided by GIA.
Alexandrite Education
A gemstone discovered in the 19th Century, Alexandrite is thought to bring luck, good fortune and love. A ...
Amethyst Education
A gem of faith, royalty and love, the amethyst is a member of the common quartz family and develops in large crystals ...
Aquamarine Education
A symbol of youth and fidelity, the aquamarine is also thought to give wearers knowledge, foresight and inspiration. ...
Citrine Education
Once thought to be a gift from the sun, citrine offers warm golden hues in a variety of shapes and sizes. From the ...
Emerald Education
Cherished throughout the ages as the "Queen of Gems", the emerald symbolizes rebirth, fertility and youth. Ancient lore ...
Garnet Education
Derived from the Latin word granum, meaning grainy, it was believed that garnets resembled the seeds of pomegranate. ...
Opal Education
The symbol of hope, innocence and purity, the opal creates a truly one-of-a-kind phenomena with its palette of colors. ...
Peridot Education
Referred to as the evening emerald, peridot is thought to protect against evil spirits and foster emotional balance. ...
Ruby Education
Celebrated for centuries as the "Lord of Gems", ruby is a symbol of love, fire, passion and royalty. The ancients ...
Sapphire Education
Sapphire is a symbol for truth, sincerity and consistency and is September 's ...
Tanzanite Education
Discovered only in the last 50 years ago, tanzanite is named for the country of its origin - Tanzania. It has been ...
Topaz Education
Believed to promote calmness and faithfulness as well as protect against enchantment, topaz remains a popular gemstone. ...
Tourmaline Education
Said to protect travelers against falls, tourmaline is also know for its interesting property called piezo-electricity. ...