Guide to Gemstones as Gifts
Searching for the perfect present? Gemstones are wonderfully personal gifts to mark a special occasion. Full of meaning and personal significance, they can be selected to commemorate anniversaries, birthdays, even to enhance personal appearance. Remember, you can also simply select a gemstone by color.
Go beyond the birthstone! Explore the world of gemstones and add a personal touch to your gift-giving.
Birthstones and Zodiac Gemstones
Is there a difference? Yes! While birthstones are determined by birth month, Zodiac gemstones are matched to your astrological sign. For example, for a birthday of September 22nd, the birthstone (for the month of September) is Sapphire. However, the Zodiac stone for this birthday would correspond to the Libra stone Opal.
Other Special “Birthstones”
These special Day of Birth gemstones correspond to the day of the week that you were born. Monday babies have a different stone than Thursday babies born within the same month or Zodiac sign.
Looking for a gemstone gift that is really unexpected? There are gemstones to match the hour of the day when you were born! Giving the gift of an Hour of Birth gemstone is not only unique and thoughtful but highly personal.
Wedding Anniversary Stones
Most people are aware that gemstones make fantastic birthday gifts. But you can also celebrate with wedding anniversary gemstones, marking each distinct year of your marriage with a gem equally as special and unique.
Choose by Color
Did you know that certain gemstones are known to enhance eye color? For example, hazel eyes are brought out by amber-colored gems. Dark brown or black eyes are enhanced by emerald, amethyst, coral and turquoise. Blue eyes are complemented best by brown and gold hues in gemstones, rather than blue tones.