Every gem tells an amazing story.

Did you know that in ancient Rome, each year in the middle of February, nearly naked bachelors pranced around the city limits, playfully swatting women and girls with strips of leather? The called it “Lupercalia”, meaning “from the wolf.” Sounds like fun.  But if you’ve got something more romantic in mind for your Valentine, check out our sweet selection of heart-shaped gems.  And if you’re an Aquarius or are shopping for a special someone with a February birthday, we’ve got exquisite Amethysts for your consideration, this month’s birthstone!

Did you know that in ancient Rome, each year in the middle of February, nearly naked bachelors pranced around the city limits, playfully swatting women and girls with strips of leather?

The called it “Lupercalia”, meaning “from the wolf.” Sounds like fun.  But if you’ve got something more romantic in mind for your Valentine, check out our sweet selection of heart-shaped gems!

The month of January is named for the Roman god, Janus, who is literally two-faced. Janus was the god of doors, gates and transitions, and he ruled over all new beginnings including births, planting, and the start of the new year. His double-faced head appeared on the first Roman coins, and his image is always an indicator of good things to come. This can only mean one thing: more precious gem jewelry in 2021!

Garnet is the birthstone for January, so start your 2021 by checking out our delicious selection of this gorgeous gem!

 Garnet is one of the earth’s most versatile jewels.  You probably know and love the traditional red-purple Garnet that’s the deep color of pomegranate wine.

 But there’s more.

Get ready to fall in love with some of the more rare Garnets in our collection, including gooseberry-green Grossular and Demantoid, and mandarin-citrus colored Spessartine Garnets!

The name “Triplite” sounds like triple, and that makes sense because this rare orange gemstone cleaves or breaks in three different directions, forming at sharp right angles within the stone. This tripling-action within the formation of the stone makes it brittle, presenting a challenge for even ...