Bloodstone and Jasper

Among the mystical birthstones, bloodstone and jasper are associated with the months of February and October respectively. Both these gemstones are unique and beautiful. They have different healing powers and are also used in contemporary jewelry designs. Bloodstone is also known as green jasper but it comes with blood red spots or veins and hence [...]

Eco-Friendly Gets New Life in Lines of Jewelry

Back when “eco” was first becoming a buzz word, it seemed like what often followed it was some variation of scratchy hemp or unwearable hippie craftwork – especially in the realm of earth-friendly jewelry. Thankfully times have changed, and as new and innovative designers continue to emerge from the shadows, they’re bringing their fashion-forward vision [...]

March’s Gemstone of Ocean Dreams

Aquamarine is a semi-precious gemstone frequently incorporated into some of the most modern, beautiful handmade jewelry in the world. It is most often found in shades of clear ocean blue, and is widely recognized as the March Birthstone and the gemstone for the 18th anniversary. But beyond its modern-day uses and associations, aquamarine holds a [...]