About Gemstone Jewelry and Birthstone Jewelry

Gemstone Jewelry

Romantic Jewelry offers handcrafted, sterling silver and gold (custom) jewelry with precious gems (custom) and standard gemstones, birthstones, jewels and pearls. Our gemstone jewelry includes standard stones 12x8 millimeter, approximately 3 carat, pear shaped, and 8x5 millimeters, approximately 1 karat pear shaped. These include Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Green Topaz, London Blue Topaz, Peridot, Sky Blue Topaz, Swiss Blue Topaz, White Topaz and Pearl. We are happy to provide gemstone jewelry with alternate gemstone sizes and types upon request (custom gemstone jewelry orders).

What Are Gemstones?

A gemstone is a mineral that has been cut and polished for ornamental purposes. For centuries, gemstones have been considered one of Mother Nature's most precious gifts. While there are more than three thousand minerals found naturally in the earth, only a small percentage of those have the durability and beauty to become gemstones. They have long symbolized beauty and prestige. Use the table below to cross reference months and birth stones. We are able to provide each of the birthstones listed below on our necklaces, rings, earrings and bracelets.

Birthstone Table

Those with gemstone images are our standard items. Those without gemstones shown are available as custom jewelry orders.

Month	Modern Birthstone	Alternate Gemstones	Traditional Birthstone
January	Garnet	Rose Quartz	Garnet
February	Amethyst	Onyx	Amethyst
March	Sky Blue Topaz, Aquamarine	Red Jasper (Bloodstone)	Bloodstone, Jasper
April	Diamond	White Topaz, Rock Crystal (Quartz)	Diamond, White Sapphire
May	Emerald	Green Topaz, Chrysoprase	Emerald, Agate
June	Pearl, Moonstone	Alexandrite	Alexandrite, Emerald
July	Ruby	Jade or Carnelian	Ruby, Onyx
August	Peridot	Aventurine, Sardonyx, Sapphire	Sardonyx, Carnelian
September	Sapphire	London Blue Topaz, Lapis lazuli	Sapphire
October	Opal	Pink Tourmaline	Tourmaline
November	Yellow Topaz	Citrine or Turquoise	Citrine, Topaz
December	Swiss Blue Topaz, Turquoise	Lapis Lazuli or Tanzanite	Zircon, Ruby

Mineral, Organic and Synthetic Gems

Literally speaking, gemstones consist of naturally occurring minerals. However, organic "gemstones" and artificial gemstones are also commonly used. Popular, natural mineral earth semiprecious and precious stones include the following:

• Mineral Gemstones: Aventurine, Agate, Alexandrite, Amethyst' Aquamarine, Carnelian, Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Jade, Jasper, Malachite, Lapis, Moonstone, Onyx, Opal, Peridot, Quartz, Ruby, Sapphire, Sodalite, Sunstone, Tanzanite, Tiger's Eye, Topaz.
• Organic Gemstones: include Amber, Copal, Coral, Jet and Pearl.
• Artificial Gemstones: include Cubic Zirconia (CZ) and synthetic diamonds.

About Our Gemstone Jewelry

Our handmade, sterling silver jewelry collection includes earrings, necklaces, bracelets and rings. Each unique piece of fine sterling silver jewelry is handcrafted by custom jewelry designer Danny Bushart. Danny's graceful Hawaiian floral patterns are influenced by Art Nouveau, Vintage, Victorian and Antique styles. The jewelry is designed in sterling silver with gemstones and pearls. Each piece makes a unique wedding, anniversary or birthday present for women. Explore our jewelry collection:

Sterling Silver Gemstone/Birthstone Jewelry (all)
Gemstone/Birthstone Necklaces
Gemstone/Birthstone Earrings
Gemstone/Birthstone Rings

About Each Gemstone

Amethyst
Amethyst is a variety of quartz, and can be found in hues from pinkish-violet to deep grape purple. It is a relatively hard gemstone, which makes it ideal for jewelry. It's found in the United States, Canada, South Korea, and Brazil, and top quality amethyst is valued at $50 per carat. Amethyst is traditionally the birthstone for February, and was the signature stone of princes, high priests, bishops, and cardinals. The ancient Greeks and Romans believed that it would protect its owner from becoming intoxicated.

Citrine
Citrine is a variety of quartz that ranges in color from pale yellow to brown. As well as being beautiful, it is a very durable stone, making it ideal for use in jewelry. It is found primarily in mines in Europe and South America, and most commonly in Brazil. Citrine is traditionally the birthstone for November, and in ancient times, people thought it would protect them from poisoning or sudden death.

Garnet
Garnet is a mineral that is most often seen in red, but actually can be found in green, yellow, orange, and brown. Garnets vary in durability, but are generally hard enough to be an excellent choice for jewelry designers. Garnets are found in the United States, India, Russia, Central and South America, but are most abundantly mined in Africa. Garnet is traditionally the birthstone for January, and Noah is said to have used a garnet lantern to steer his ark through the night.

Green Topaz
Topaz is a mineral that comes in shades of brown, yellow, green, blue, red, pink, and even translucent (or white). Topaz is a very durable stone, which means that it can be used in jewelry without fear of damaging the stone through typical use. Topaz can be found on almost every continent in the world. Topaz traditionally represents beauty and splendor, and is one of the stones that form the twelve gates to the Holy City of the New Jerusalem. Green topaz may be used as the birthstone for May.

London Blue Topaz
Topaz is a mineral that comes in shades of brown, yellow, green, blue, red, pink, and even translucent (or white). Topaz is a very durable stone, which means that it can be used in jewelry without fear of damaging the stone through typical use. Topaz can be found on almost every continent in the world. Topaz traditionally represents beauty and splendor, and is one of the stones that form the twelve gates to the Holy City of the New Jerusalem. London Blue topaz may be used as the birthstone for December.

Peridot
Peridot is a mineral that comes in brilliant shades of green. It is quite durable, so those who wear jewelry accented in peridot do not need to worry about damaging the stone. Peridot is mined throughout the world, although the highest quality stones come from the Middle East. Peridot is traditionally the birthstone for August, and was called "emerald of the evening" by the ancient Romans, who discovered that peridot's color and shine does not change in evening or artificial light.

Sky Blue Topaz
Topaz is a mineral that comes in shades of brown, yellow, green, blue, red, pink, and even translucent (or white). Topaz is a very durable stone, which means that it can be used in jewelry without fear of damaging the stone through typical use. Topaz can be found on almost every continent in the world. Topaz traditionally represents beauty and splendor, and is one of the stones that form the twelve gates to the Holy City of the New Jerusalem. Sky Blue topaz may be used as the birthstone for March.

Swiss Blue Topaz
Topaz is a mineral that comes in shades of brown, yellow, green, blue, red, pink, and even translucent (or white). Topaz is a very durable stone, which means that it can be used in jewelry without fear of damaging the stone through typical use. Topaz can be found on almost every continent in the world. Topaz traditionally represents beauty and splendor, and is one of the stones that form the twelve gates to the Holy City of the New Jerusalem. Swiss Blue topaz may be used as the birthstone for September.

White Topaz
Topaz is a mineral that comes in shades of brown, yellow, green, blue, red, pink, and even translucent (or white). Topaz is a very durable stone, which means that it can be used in jewelry without fear of damaging the stone through typical use. Topaz can be found on almost every continent in the world. Topaz traditionally represents beauty and splendor, and is one of the stones that form the twelve gates to the Holy City of the New Jerusalem. White topaz may be used as the birthstone for April.

Pearl
Pearls are created when a mollusk (clam, oyster, etc.) builds a mineral shell around a foreign object that has embedded itself in the mollusk's soft tissue. Most pearls are not gemstone quality, which is why gemstone quality pearls are so valued. Pearls are traditionally the "birthstone" for June, and have long been synonymous with all that is rare, fine, and admirable.

Gemstone and Birthstone Information Links

About birthstones
Birthstone Symbolism
About Gemstones