For thousands of years ago, gold has been the most popular of all the precious metals. Birth Stones is soft enough to make different interesting shapes. The softness and the color is the main attraction for gold. Pure gold is hardly ever used in jewelry due to gold¡¯s softness. Pure gold is 24K, 18K gold is 75% gold, 14K is more than one- half pure gold. In the United States, 14K gold is mostly used. Nothing less than 10K can be legally sold in the U.S.

Amethyst is the birthstone for the month February. It was found by the Roman Gods due to its beautiful color of purple. Amethyst is an ideal choice for jewelry because of its regal color. Purple, is often recognized with royalty. In the ancient Rome, amethyst was known for its good luck that brings to you.

Sea-blue is the color of the gemstone aquamarine. It has different shades of blue from Light green/blue to deep blue. The color of deep blue is rarer than the lighter blue. Some say that this stone prevents aging, and the lack of energy. Aquamarine is the gemstone for March and is a symbol of health, commitment, and trust.

Diamonds are the hardest substance found in the world. Millions of years ago, diamonds were brought to this surface due to a volcanic eruption. Diamonds are one of the most beautiful gems out here today. During the ancient times, diamonds were considered fallen stars from the sky. Diamonds are recognized for their symbol of love, courage, and strength.

This Emerald green gemstone represents rebirth, fertility, and the season spring. The rich green hue brings to you the happiness to all possibilities. This stone were to believed that it reveals love, and to foresight into the future. Emeralds are also an ideal gift to a loved one.

Pearls are produced by the existing creature oysters. There are different types of pearls such as saltwater, freshwater, and cultured. Cultured Pearls are mostly found near Japan and China. These cultured pearls come in diversity of colors such as white, cream, rose, gray, gold, black, and lilac green.

Rubies are one of the most priceless gemstone there is. The color of the red is absolutely gorgeous that no other gemstone can compare. Rubies are extremely rare and valuable. Ruby is the gemstone for July and is a symbol of love and immortality. Many people make this gemstone a choice for an engagement ring.

This radiant green stone was found near volcanoes. Hawaiian legends called this gemstone the tears to the goddess of volcanoes, Pele. Peridots have been the stone that helps heal and that drives evil spirits away. It is a wonderful gift for an anniversary.

Sapphire is a gemstone that can be found in different types of colors; blues, pinks, and yellows. Ancients believed that the earth rested on a massive blue sapphire which reflected into the sky. This stone was once worn by one of the most famous kings and emperors to protect themselves from any danger. Sapphire is one of the most fascinating gemstones anyone could have.

Opal is a symbol of hope and purity. This stone was to believed that it have been fallen to the earth by a lightening. Opal comes in unique multicolor of blue, black, and gray. Due to the variety of colors of the stone opal, rumors say and believe that it is the reason for the mysterious colors of the sky.

Citrine is a French word for lemon. This gemstone is a beautiful color of a yellow. This stone was to believed that is was sent as a gift from the sun. It has been used as an antidote for snake venom. Citrine symbolizes joy and happiness.

Topaz is believed to accentuate the mind. This gemstone is usually brown but turns to a light blue in the heat. Not only does this stone have brown and blue for its colors, but also has pink, yellow, red, and green. Topaz was originally used in Ancient Egypt, but the popularity grew rapidly during the middle ages.