Anniversary Gem Chart

Month Modern Ancient January Garnet Garnet February Amethyst Amethyst March Aquamarine Bloodstone April Diamond Diamond May Emerald Emerald June Alexandrite Pearl July Ruby Ruby August Peridot Sardonyx September Sapphire Sapphire October Rose Zircon or Pink Tourmaline Opal November Golden Topaz Topaz December Blue Zircom or Tanzanite Turquoise or Lapis Lazuli

The way I’ve listed terms is not alphabetical but in the order it should be read as one flows into the other. Precious MetalsGold, platinum and silver are considered the metals valued in jewelry. All three metals share 4 qualities for making jewelry. Allure – physical characteristics of luster, color and heft. Workability – related…

I work in precious metal wire – 18K and 14 K Gold, Argentium Sterling Silver and 14K Gold-Filled wire. Because I work with precious metals, I feel that the focus piece needs to be of the best quality I can put into my inventory. Just after I went into business in February 2000, I went…