Precious gems and stones—long valued for their rarity, beauty, and fabled powers—have been associated with the months of the year since antiquity. But it wasn’t until 1912, when the American National ...

Peridot is a yellow-green stone that comes from the mineral olivine. Some believe its name derives from the Arabic "faridat," or "gem," according to Geological Institute of America. Others, however, ...

We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we love. Promise. All right, let’s run down a few facts. While crystals are having a *moment* (and please, make sure ...

Birthstones are kind of boring. I was born in July, which means my stone is a ruby — but honestly, that’s just not enough for me. It doesn't truly represent me. That’s why I built this generator: so ...

Precious gems and stones—long valued for their rarity, beauty, and fabled powers—have been associated with the months of the year since antiquity. But it wasn’t until 1912, when the American National ...