Fifth Year Anniversary Gift Guide: Sapphire
Sapphire is the official fifth anniversary gift gemstone, making it a wonderful gift if you want to honor anniversary gift traditions with a twist…
History of Signet Rings
Signet rings have a long history of symbolizing an alliance, union, romance, or family ties.
Third Year Anniversary Gift Guide: Pearls
Anniversary gift traditions began in the Victorian Era, around the time when love marriages began to take the place of arranged and political marriages.…
Second Year Anniversary Gift Guide: Garnet Jewelry
The traditional gift for a second year wedding anniversary is garnet jewelry, representing passion, love, commitment, and friendship.
First Year Anniversary Gift Guide: Gold Jewelry
Your first anniversary is a truly special time, representing your first year together after making a lifetime commitment. Choosing the perfect…
Anniversary Gifts By Year
The anniversary gift for year 1 is gold, and the anniversary gift for year 2 is garnet. Our chart tells you the best gemstone anniversary gifts by…
Diaspore – Natural, Faceted, Orange
Diaspore is difficult to facet because of its inclusions, crystal shape, and cleavage. The expertly cut large and relatively clear stones shown…
Lapis Lazuli – Natural, Bead, Blue
Bracelet featuring blue denim lapis lazuli and lavender fluorite gemstones. Photo by Christine Leiser. Licensed under CC By 2.0.
Spinel – Natural, Faceted, Purple, 0.80 ct
Emerald-cut, pinkish purple spinel, 0.80 cts, Tanzania. © Dan Stair Custom Gemstones. Used with permission.
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