Gems by James April Birthstone is Diamonds

Posted by admin on April 16, 2024 at 09:11 am

The birthstone for April is diamond!

Diamonds are forever, what else can we say here? And, today, there are more choices than ever. Diamonds in hues of yellow, red, pink, blue, and green range in intensity from faint to vivid. In general, the more saturated the color, the higher the value. In fact, diamonds sparkling with intense color are rare and very desirable as a result. Diamond is the anniversary gem for the 10th and 60th years of marriage.

NOTE: Diamonds of all colors, shapes and sizes can be special ordered from Gems by James. Please contact us for additional details .

What is the birthstone for your special gift?To see more on birthstones by month, visit our Gemstone Birthstone page here you can also view a few gemstone examples cut by James Inge.

Gems by James: November Birthstone is Citrine

Posted by Greg Magnus on November 3, 2024 at 08:27 am

The November birthstone is Citrine !

Citrine: The birthstone for November is Citrine. This lovely gem comes in a wide variety of colors; Cognac, Madeira, Honey, Uruguay, etc. We cut citrine gemstones into many shapes and sizes for rings, pendants, earrings, bracelets and other jewelry. There are a wide variety of Citrines available from Gems by James .

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Gems by James: October Birthstones Tourmaline and Opal

Posted by Greg Magnus on October 11, 2024 at 07:49 am

October birthstones are Tourmaline and Opal!

Tourmaline: Tourmaline is one of the favorite gemstones among designers and collectors. It occurs naturally in a wide variety of colors and it is known for displaying multiple colors in the same gemstone. One variety is known as watermelon tourmaline, which is green, pink, and white color bands. There are many sources including Brazil, Afghanistan, East Africa, and the USA.

Opal: The name opal is derived from the Greek Opallos meaning to see a change. In the case of opals, the radiance is seen as a change of color. They range in color from milky white to black with flashes of yellow, orange, green, red, and blue.

Click here to view a few of the Tourmaline and Opal gemstones available in our shop.

NOTE: Tourmaline, Opal and many other gemstones such as Sapphire, Peridot, and Aquamarine may be special ordered from Gems by James. Please contact us for additional details .

Gems by James: September Birthstone is Sapphire

Posted by Greg Magnus on September 7, 2024 at 13:24 pm

September, the birthstone is Sapphire!

Sapphire: Sapphire has been popular since the Middle Ages. According to folklore, sapphires will protect your loved ones from envy and harm. Medieval clergy wore sapphires to symbolize heaven and people thought the gem attracted heavenly blessings. Sapphires occur in a wide range of colors; from very light to very dark greenish or violet-blue, and various shades of blue. It is a variety of corundum, which occurs in all colors. Pink, purple, green, orange, or yellow corundum are known by their color (pink sapphire, etc.). Sapphire is the anniversary gemstone for the 5th and 45th years of marriage.

NOTE: Sapphire, Peridot, Aquamarine and many other birthstones can be special ordered from Gems by James. Please contact us for additional details .