About Emerald:
: Emerald is the birthstone of those born in May.
: From the Sanskrit 'marakata' meaning 'the green of growing things'.
: The rarity and durability of emeralds make it one of the most expensive gemstones. Carat for carat a prized emerald can be worth three times more than a diamond.
: Cleopatra was known for her passion for emeralds.
: The first known emerald mines were in Egypt dating from at least 330BC.
: Emerald is said to benefit the wearer with the power to percieve things that otherwise cannot be sensed.
About Sapphire:
: Is the birthstone for September.
: Sapphire is part of the corundum family which actually means they come in a variety of colours except red, this would be a ruby. fancy sapphires are generally less available and some
colours scarce.
: Sapphires can be sourced in Madagascar, Tanzania, Myanmar, Australia and Sri Lanka.
: Sapphires have decorated nobility and clergy members for centuries. They are steeped in history and lore from nearly every religion.
: They are a symbol of nobility, truth and faithfulness
About Ruby:
: The birthstone for July.
: Associated with 40th wedding anniversaries.
: In Sanskrit ruby is 'ratnaraj' meaning 'king of gems'.
: Chromium is the trace element that causes rubies red colour.
: The only natural gemstone harder than ruby is diamond.
: Ancients believed that ruby surpassed all others in virtue, even diamond and today it is still held in the highest of esteem.
: Rubies are closely associated with love and commitment and were once considered the perfect wedding stone.
: Through the ages they have been worn as amulets and talismen for protection and prosperity.
