birthstone jewelry

As one of the world’s most popular engagement ring stones, sapphires have been holding steady in popularity for quite a while. And with good reason.  Sapphires hit a 9 on the Mohs hardness scale, making it a wonderful everyday gemstone that’s resistant to scratching, chipping, and other general wear and tear a gemstone can go through. Sapphire is a variety of the mineral corundum, as are rubies. The difference between sapphires and rubies boils down to a very basic component: color. ...

July’s traditional ruby birthstone is a great match for the month’s deep dive into summer weather. Ruby sparkles in intense shades of red and pink, ideal for any type of gold. But did you know July has a great alternative birthstone as well? Meet onyx, the shimmering black stone that makes a striking appearance in jewelry. Onyx is part of the chalcedony family, along with agate. Onyx is typically available in a rainbow of different col ...

In these uncertain times, one that remains steady: May’s stunning birthstone. Emeralds have long been symbolic of the month of May, representing the lush green of new life in a romantic and stunning way. But did you know there are plenty of birthstone alternatives if you’re looking to shake up your normal routine? Take a walk on the wild side and represent your birth month with two outstanding alternates: agate and aventurine. Agate Agate is a fun mineral tha ...

Spring is beginning to appear, folks. The snow is retreating, green grass is starting to show, and delicate plant shoots are starting to poke out of the ground. There’s still a chill in the air, but there’s also a breath of fresh spring air. The perfect complement to the season is sparkling aquamarine. But if aquamarine doesn’t spark your interest, March has another birthstone: bloodstone! Bloodstone Makes a Second Appearance If you keep up with our weekly blogs, you’ve probably read our February birthstone blog. Bloodstone is also the mystical, alternative birthstone for February, and in our February birthstone blog, we covered the opaque version of bloodstone: jasper.  Heliotrope, known by its common name “bloodstone,” is a mixture ...

As February sweeps in, we here in New England are firmly buried under a blanket of snow. The days are cold and the nights are still long, but February’s birthstones offer a warm spark at the heart of winter’s dreariness. If you’re shopping for a February birthstone gift this month, you’ve got a couple of great options. Let’s explore two stunning birthstone options for February birthdays: amethyst and jasper. Go Traditional with Amethyst Amethyst is a variety of quartz that grows in violet hues due to irradiation or impurities in iron. Shades can range from very light, pinkish-purple shades to deep violet tones, and can feature sparkles of red and blue, depending on the trace elements and precision of the stone’s cut. Amethyst is one of the rare gemstones that only comes in sh ...

The first month of 2020 is upon us, the start of not only a brand new year, but a brand new decade as well. January babies can celebrate their birthdays with lovely garnet. Originating from the 14th-century Middle English word gernet, garnet means ‘dark red,’ which is somewhat misleading. Garnets are available in a whole rainbow of colors, from red to orange to green to brown. Most common are the deep red shades, yes, but there are plenty of other glamorous color options for January birthstone jewelry. Tsavorite Tsavorite garnet gets its intense green color from chromium or vanadium. The name is a reference to Tsavo West National Park in Kenya, where the first commercially viable deposits of the ...

November brings an unavoidable chill to New England with its arrival. As we creep ever closer to winter, the bright colors of autumn begin to fade. Leaves are steadily abandoning their trees, but there’s still a vivid punch of color out there! November’s birthstone is represented in glimmering citrine, one of the most sought after yellow-to-orange gemstones in the industry, making this the perfect gem to match with the colors of November. Citrine is a variety of quartz, infused with iron to give it that yellow-orange color. As part of the same family as amethyst, citrine and amethyst are actually capable of combining, forming lovely ametrine. Thi ...

When one thinks of royalty, one thinks of sapphires. These magnificent blue gems have long been a favorite of royals and even steals the show in Princess Diana’s engagement ring. But the beautiful rich blues that are most commonly associated with sapphires aren’t the only shade these gems come in. Sapphires are available in a rainbow of colors- pinks, reds, oranges, yellows, greens, the ever-popular blues, and purples, and each color comes in various hues and tones. The range of sapphire colors means there’s a sha ...

Summer has finally settled in here in New England, and with the sunshine and the fresh air comes the fiery red passion of brilliant rubies. July babies, you’re in luck: your birthstone is a breathtaking one. Ranging in color from warm pinks to deep crimsons, ruby is an especially gorgeous stone for jewelry.   ...

In February of 2019, Day’s Jewelers acquired nearly 3,700 carats of the last remaining mined Maine tourmaline from the Western Hills of Maine. The 3,700 carats are made up of both rough and polished gems – ranging in color from green, pink, bicolor, and amongst the rarest, indicolite tourmaline, which is a captivating deep blue. The investment was significant, but with the future of Maine tourmaline an uncertain one, Day’s jumped at the chance to ensure our customers will be able to purchase beautiful Maine tourmaline jewelry for generations to come. View a video of the purchase here! Some of the cut tourmaline selection ...