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December Birthstones: Tanzanite, Zircon and Turquoise
Tanzanite: myth and meaning Tanzanite is found in only one location in the world: the land near Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, from which it derives
November Birthstones: Citrine and Topaz
Citrine: myth and meaning The name “citrine” comes from Od French “citrin” meaning “lemon-coloured”. The Old French word is itself based on the Latin word
October Birthstones: Opal and Tourmaline
Opal: myth and meaning The name “opal” comes from Greek word “opallios,” meaning “to see a change of colour.” According to the Ancient Greeks, opals
September Birthstone: Sapphire
Sapphire: myth and meaning The name “sapphire” comes from the Greek word “sapheiros”, meaning blue. According to legend, sapphires protect their wearers from sorcery. Like
August Birthstones: Peridot and Sardonyx
Peridot: myth and meaning The name “Peridot” comes from the Arabic word from gemstone, “faridat”. Peridots were mined in Ancient Egypt, and it is believed
July Birthstone: Ruby
Ruby: myth and meaning The name “ruby” comes from the Sanskrit word “Ratnaraj” meaning “King of precious stones”. This status is well-deserved, as the ruby