January’s birthstone is often dismissed as incredibly boring. Jewelry stores have rows of dark, inky red, no sparkle, no beauty garnet pieces. The truth is that although these are garnets, those examples don’t approach the beauty and allure that garnets are capable of! It’s a huge shame if those are the only garnets you’ve seen. Hopefully, we’ll fix that very soon!

Citrine is a gemstone everyone has heard of. Because it’s one of the birthstones for November, along with being both relatively affordable and available, it is the best-selling yellow tone gemstone on the market. But there is more to this gem than you might think!

Cherry Creek Jasper, also called Red Creek Jasper, is a beautiful stone that is almost immediately recognizable. Shades of mustard yellow, olive & sage green, burnt red, blue-grey and deep orange are arranged in patterns resembling abstract paintings, landscapes, and sunsets. Although it has only been available for a short time, it has nonetheless become immensely popular due to its striking patterns.

Can you tell if a ruby is real by fluorescence under UV light? Although many say you can, does this test really prove a ruby isn’t real?