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Emerald is the birthstone for May and the anniversary gem for the 20th and 35th years of marriage. They are medium to dark green beryl, which derives its color from chromium and vanadium. Emerald has a hardness rating of 7.5. The best known sources include Colombia and Zambia. Almost all emeralds...

Diamonds are the birthstone for April and the anniversary gem for the 10th and 60th years of marriage (even though our staff thinks they are perfect for any year!). Diamonds range from D - Z in the general color range, but those most approaching lack of color, D - F are most prized.

Citrine is the birthstone for November (along with Topaz) and is the anniversary gem for the 13th year of marriage. It is yellow to brown quartz. It varies from pale yellow to rich golden yellow to dark orange. Darker colors are more highly prized, including medium golden orange (Rio Grande...

Aquamarine is the birthstone for March and the anniversary gem for the 19th year of marriage. It is light blue, blue-green and dark blue. It has a hardness of 7.5. Aquamarine often becomes paler if left out in the sun.

Garnet is the birthstone for January and the anniversary gem for the 2nd year of marriage. They are usually dark brownish to purplish red cut in small sizes (under 2 carats), as larger stones appear black. There are various types of garnet with the hardness ranging from 7 - 7.5.

Opal is the birthstone for October (along with Tourmaline) and the anniversary gem for the 14th year of marriage. Opals in large sizes are rare and costly, especially black opal. Usually cut as cabochons, sometimes beads. Occasionally found as fossilized (opalized) clamshells, snail shells, or...

Ruby is the birthstone for July and the anniversary gem for the 15th and 40th years of marriage. It may be any color of red depending on the chromium and iron content of the stone. Ruby has a hardness rating of 9. Generally, ruby is quite durable. Still, rubies are subject to chipping and fracture...

Peridot is the birthstone for August and the anniversary gem for the 16th year of marriage. It is a transparent lime or olive green. It has a hardness of 6.5. As with all gems, protect peridot from scratches and sharp blows. Also avoid large temperature changes (such as leaving it in a heater vent...

Pearls are the birthstone for June (along with Alexandrite) and the anniversary gem for the 3rd and 30th years of marriage. They are formed in shellfish, as a reactant to an irritant such as a piece of sand. Cultured pearls are created by adding a piece of mussel or shell inside of an oyster of...

Alexandrite is the birthstone for June (along with the Pearl) and the anniversary gem for the 55th year of marriage. It changes from green to red, mauve or brown in incandescent light. Alexandrite has a hardness rating of 8.5. There are many synthetic alexandrites on the market. Natural alexandrite...