The red garnet has been worn for centuries not only for its beauty but for its healing and magical powers as well as its powers of love.

Oct 1, 2009 - Deanna Lynn Sletten

Garnet is mined in a rainbow of colors depending on it's origin.

Dec 31, 2006 - Maire Loughran

Birthstones are highly valued for their beauty and are often given as gifts to friends, family and sweethearts.

Jan 29, 2010 - Alexandra Matiella Novak

Not all birthstones are suitable for use in every jewelry setting. Which ones are best set as rings, earrings, necklaces, bracelets and pendants?

Jun 6, 2010 - Heather Zorzini

In 1912 the Association of Jewelers listed twelve gemstones according to the months of the year. Behind each birthstone lies a wealth of history and symbolism.

Nov 19, 2008 - Gina Hartoog

Birthstone rings, bracelets and other jewelry make for special Mother's Day gifts that have a personal touch. Mother's Day jewelry with birthstones are available online.

Mar 23, 2010 - Judith Zwolak

Do you know your birthstone? Each month has gemstones linked to it in a tradition whose origins date back to Biblical times, the 12 tribes of Israel and the 12 apostles.

Apr 10, 2009 - Victoria Anisman-Reiner

Each Western zodiac sign has an associated birthstone, or starstone. Learn about the meaning of the birthstone for each sign of the zodiac.

Feb 7, 2011 - Mark Tibbits

Gemstones have long been of great interest to mankind and have been the source of endless symbolic meanings. Of note is the role of indicating birth months.

Jul 13, 2010 - Simone Ravicz

Which birthstones are best set as rings, earrings, necklaces, bracelets and charms? Not all birthstones are suitable for every jewelry setting.

Jun 6, 2010 - Heather Zorzini

Citrine was prized by the ancient Greeks and said to calm the mind, help achieve goals, enhance intuition and creativity and provide protection from negativity.

Apr 20, 2009 - Victoria Anisman-Reiner

Alexandrite, named after young Tsar Alexander in the 1830s, displays a color change from emerald green to red by artificial light. Considered a gem of joy and good omen.

Apr 20, 2009 - Victoria Anisman-Reiner

The element chromium yields ruby's pink-to-red pigmentation. Found in crystal in metamorphic rock., its hardness of 9; only a diamond's 10 rating exceeds it s durability.

Jun 15, 2008 - Jill Arnel

Each Chinese zodiac sign has an associated birthstone, or natal stone. Learn about the meaning of the birthstone for each sign of the zodiac.

Feb 4, 2011 - Mark Tibbits

Garnet Ghost Town consists of several of the 19th-century structures from Garnet's past, intact more than one hundred years after being thrown up.

Jan 12, 2011 - Brian D'Ambrosio

Honoring the January full moon is easy. Using gemstones, essential oils and invoking the right deities help enhance the energies of strength, change and transition.

Jan 26, 2010 - Trish Hoskin

Tips on what to wear to a New Year's Eve or January wedding. Includes winter wedding guest dress suggestions and what not to wear to a winter wedding.

Oct 9, 2010 - Heather Fawcett

A look at the twelve birthstones and what they signify in terms of their healing properties.

Dec 14, 2010 - Tana Blum

Celebrate Valentine Day 2012 in Prague. What is more romantic than buying a ring studded with garnets and strolling across Charles Bridge at sunset?

Jan 11, 2011 - Marianne Crone

For a new twist in kids room decorating ideas, use a child's birth flower and birthstone color to create a room that is personal and one of a kind.

Mar 17, 2010 - Beth Lumadue