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Rhodochrosite in its rare & pure form, it is typically a rose-red color, but impure specimens can be shades of pink to pale brown.

Rhodochrosite is Argentina’s “national gemstone” and is sometimes called “Rosa del Inca”, “Inca Rose” or Rosinca

Found in Argentina, Uruguay, Russia, South Africa, Romania, Mexico, Japan and the USA, it is also called as the Inca Rose gemstone. Known for harmony, empathy and spreading love.  Its vivid pink to rose-red colors are caused by the presence of manganese, and it is distinguished by its layers of white to light pink banding.

(Birthstone of February)

Best from Zambia, found all over the world. Known for creativity, passion, imagination and intuition. The purple hue is caused by manganese, with varying shades due to presence of iron.

Best from Bolivia, known for focus, will and clarity. The purple, yellow and orange hues are a natural mixture of Amethyst and Citrine caused by the presence of iron.

(Birthstone of March)

Found in Brazil, Russia (Urals), Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Nigeria and Madagascar. Known to calm, cleanse and inspire. The blue to blue-green hues are caused by the presence of iron.

(Birthstone of November)

Found in Bolivia, Brazil and Spain. Known for abundance, prosperity and personal power. Citrine is commonly called a “Success Stone”. The yellow to orange hues are caused by the presence of iron.

(Birthstone of April)

Found in South Africa, Australia, Canada, Russia, West Africa, and India. Know for strength, clarity, balance, Hope, and considered the top of the 4 precious stones. The near colorless to yellow and brown (Cognac or Champagne) diamonds are caused by the presence of nitrogen, while blue diamonds are caused by the presence of boron.

(Birthstone of May)

Found in Columbia, Zambia, Afghanistan, Brazil, Pakistan and Russia. Known for successful love, wisdom, intent and clairvoyance. The green to blue green hue is caused by the presence of chromium and vanadium, also considered one of the top 4 precious stones.

(Birthstone of January)

Found in South Africa, USA, East Africa, Russia and Australia. Known for good health, balance friendship and protection. Garnets are available in many colors, including color-change, caused by different minerals such as chromium, iron and manganese.

(Birthstone of August)

Found in St. Johns Island Caribbean, Egypt, Pakistan, Myanmar and USA. Known as the “Gem of the Sun” and brings out protection and well-being. The bright yellow green to lime, olive to brownish green hues are caused by varying amounts of iron.

(Birthstone of July)

Found in Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, India, Sri Lanka and Madagascar. Known as “Ratnaraj” or “King of Gems” and one of the top 4 precious stones, it brings passion, protection and prosperity. The red hues are caused by the presence of chromium.