18th Apr 2022
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DON'T KNOW WHAT TO GET MOM FOR MOTHER'S DAY? WE'VE GOT YOU COVERED!
What would we do without our Moms? The birthstone will forever mark the month your mother's life changed for the better. A meaningful gift that reflects your relationship with your mother and all she’s given. So, skip the vacuum and get her what she really wants: blingy, sparkly, jewelry with meaning.
WHAT DO THE DIFFERENT BIRTHSTONES MEAN?
The act of assigning a gemstone to represent a specific month isn’t new. The first reported mention of birthstones dates way back to the 1st-Century when Roman-Jewish historian, Josephus recalled how the biblical character, Aaron, decorated his breastplate with twelve gemstones representing the twelve tribes of Israel and the twelve months of the year.
It wasn’t until 1912 that the National Association of Jewelers standardized the list of birthstones, however, you could say this list isn’t set in ‘stone’ as there have been changes to it throughout the years. It was updated in 1952, and 2002, to reflect the primary and secondary shifting of gemstones. For the most part, the commonly accepted birthstones and their corresponding months are:
JANUARY - GARNET
Naples Garnet and Moonstone Ring
Red Garnets are most well known however, garnets can come in many different colors including green, pink, purple, and even blue.
Those who have the Garnet as the gemstone are said to be protective of their friends as the precious stone represents friendship and was believed to have protective powers.
FEBRUARY - AMETHYST
Personalized Birthstone Ring shown with Amethyst (Far Right)
Amethyst has always been valued highly for its deep purple color which can range from pale lilac to royal purple. Individuals with the amethyst birthstone are deeply feeling and thinking -in fact many, psychics will keep an amethyst on them as it is purported to absorb negative energy which allows the mind to flow freely.
MARCH - AQUAMARINE
Juniper Aquamarine Cluster Ring
It is easy to conjure up images of calm Caribbean waters when looking at an Aquamarine, it was named after seafoam after all. Like the Caribbean sea, Aquamarine promotes calmness, clarity, and harmony.
APRIL - DIAMOND
Famous the world over, the diamond is the toughest gemstone of all and has a storied history to match. Those born with the diamond as their birthstone is said to be stubborn and easy to love, much like the diamond itself.
MAY - EMERALD
A member of the “Big Four” of Gemstones (Emerald, Diamond, Sapphire, and Ruby), the Emerald has long held a place of great esteem in the public eye. These brightly-hued green gemstones can vary in color depending on where they were formed and mined. Their earthy hue serves as a calming and grounding source in the wearer's life.
JUNE - ALEXANDRITE, AND PEARL
Custom Alexandrite Engagement Ring
Alexandrite is known for its variance in color depending on the light provided. What may be a greenish- Emerald-looking stone by day appears almost like a Ruby at night. Due to over mining, natural alexandrite is exceedingly rare today, but fortunately, scientists have discovered how to create lab-created alexandrite.
June is also the month of the pearl! Pearls are formed when a speck of sand or other irritant becomes lodged in an oyster, mussel, or clam. The perturbed mollusk will then coat the irritant in a fluid made up of aragonite and conchiolin. Over time, the fluid hardens and forms a shell, and voila, a pearl! Much like pearls and alexandrite's, the people born in June in incredibly resilient, adaptive, and rare.
JULY - RUBY
The bold and vibrant ruby in its stunning red hues has long been associated with power and wealth. People in the past believed that rubies contained spirits deep within and that dreaming of rubies meant you would soon come into wealth.
AUGUST - PERIDOT
Custom Naples Half Halo with Arizona Peridot
A unique gem due to it being formed not in the Earth’s crust but silica-deficient rocks such as meteorites, peridot is truly out of this world. The gemstone was believed to heal people from depression in the middle ages and that may be why those born in August are known for their sunny dispositions.
SEPTEMBER - SAPPHIRE
Garland Uncut Four Stone Sapphire Ring
Perhaps best known for its deep blue color, the Sapphire comes in every color of the rainbow but red. Historically, those who wore Sapphire were protected from social harm and envy. It makes sense, then, that those with the Sapphire as their birthstone are agreeable and popular.
OCTOBER - TOURMALINE
Grace Three Stone Ring with Bicolor Green & Pink Tourmaline
Tourmalines are multi-faceted gems that can come in a variety of colors, sometimes, even on the same stone! The precious stone is believed to bring the wearer self-confidence, and those with it as their birthstone are known for their unique and individual approach to the world that they wear with…well confidence.
NOVEMBER - TOPAZ
Personalized Naples Birthstone Three Stone Ring with November Raw Topaz option
The golden topaz is not only the birthstone of November, it is also the symbol of friendship and bravery. People with Orange Topaz are known for their nerves of steel and ability to meet every challenge faced on.
DECEMBER - TURQUOISE
Personalized Garland Birthstone Four Stone Ring with December Raw Turquoise option
Turquoise is thought to bring many mystical powers to the wearer. Perhaps most oddly, those who wear Turquoise are believed to maintain extra protection against falling off their horse. Falling aside, people born in December with the turquoise as their gemstone are said to be studious, self-starters, and hard workers.
THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND WHEN BIRTHSTONE JEWELRY SHOPPING
While the type of birthstone you buy depends on you and the month you were born, there are many options to consider that allow your mother’s personality to shine through!
What type of jewelry would Mom prefer? Is she a ring person? Does she like earrings? What are the pieces you can count on your mom to wear? Take these hints and apply them to your shopping trip.
Additionally, it will help to consider all of the personal things you know and love about your mom. What is her favorite color? Does she have a favorite cut of gemstone? Maybe there is a plant or a tree that has always held a special place in her heart.
At Olivia Ewing Jewelry, you have to option to create a customizable piece of jewelry that is cast from materials in the natural world. If your mom's favorite flower is a rose why not create a precious metal band from the stem of a rose? Tiny details like this can make all the difference when gifting sentimental and meaningful Mother's Day gifts.
GEMSTONE GIFT IDEAS FOR MOM
Read all of that and still not sure what to get Mom? Not to fear, we’ve got you covered from cut and polished gemstone rings to multi-stone uncut gemstone rings and more. Mom is bound to find something to love!
CUT BIRTHSTONE RINGS
Put your appreciation for Mom on full display by gifting her a solitary birthstone ring customized to her birthday month.
NAPLES EMERALD SOLITARE RING
If your mom was lucky enough to be born in May then she has an emerald for her birthstone. The Naples Emerald Solitaire Ring is a beautiful brilliant emerald set in a delicate twin cast band. The band is available in 14k and 18k, Yellow, White, and Rose Gold and is additionally available in Platinum.
Not born in May? No worries! This stunner can be ordered with a ruby, garnet, or tourmaline stone as well!
You can take a look at the Naples Emerald Solitare Ring here!
JUNIPER AQUAMARINE AND DIAMOND CLUSTER RING
Shower your mom, not only with her birthstone but with diamonds as well! The Juniper Aquamarine and Diamond Cluster Ring is a show-stopping pear-cut aquamarine asymmetrically set and surrounded by a cluster of brilliant-cut diamonds. To top it all off, the band utilizes solid recycled gold making this ring not only a beautiful choice but a sustainable one as well.
Ditch breakfast in bed and buy Mom the Juniper here!
PAVE MONTANA SAPPHIRE CROWN RING
Treat Mom like a Queen for the day by “crowning” her with the Pave Montana Sapphire Crown Ring. We love the minimalist feel of all five precious sapphires being the same size but in different colors.
Bonus! The Pave Montana is easily stackable so if so inclined you could start a new tradition….who would say no to a new ring every year!
Crown your mom by purchasing the Pave Montana here!
MULTI-STONE UNCUT GEMSTONE RINGS
Multi-stone gemstone rings make a wonderful gift for Mom particularly when you want to include you and your siblings or even the family at large. Olivia Ewing Jewelry can work with every birthstone to create a unique and personalized multi-stone ring that Mom is sure to love.
GARLAND PERSONALIZED BIRTHSTONE FOUR STONE RING
This stunner of a ring is perfect for families of four as everyone (Mom included!) will get their rough uncut birthstone. The Garland Personalized Birthstone Four Stone Ring is infinitely customizable. You can mix and match the gemstone to reflect individual birth months or even just Mom's favorite gems.
Plus, the band comes in seven types of premium gold ranging in colors from white to rose. The incredibly unique band is sculpted by hand from a real American Winterberry Holly twig meaning that each ring will be as uniquely special as your mom herself.
Check out the Garland Personalized Birthstone Four Stone Ring here!
NAPLES PERSONALIZED THREE STONE RING
Much like the Garland, the Naples Personalized Three Stone Ring is completely customizable with rough-cut ethically sourced gemstones and solid gold bands.
If you and your two siblings were looking to go in on a gift for Mom together you’re in luck, as you can each be represented by a stunning birthstone to mark the month your mom’s life changed for the better.
Get the Naples Personalized Three Stone Ring here!
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