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Birthstones Boca Raton, Gemstones Boca Raton - December 08, 2020

TURQUOISE: December Birthstone

Turquoise is one of the traditional birthstones for the month of December and is the gem of the 11th wedding anniversary. This December birthstone is one of the world’s most ancient gems. The gem’s name comes from the French expression pierre tourques, or “Turkish stone.” The name, which originated in the thirteenth century, reflects the fact that the material probably first arrived in Europe from Turkish sources.

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Birthstones Boca Raton, Gemstones Boca Raton - November 18, 2020

TOPAZ: November Birthstone

Topaz is one of the birthstones for the month of November and is the gem of the 23rd anniversary. Most authorities agree that the name topaz comes from Topazios, the old Greek name for a small island in the Red Sea, now called Zabargad. Some scholars trace the origin back to Sanskrit (an ancient language of India) and the word topas or tapaz, meaning “fire.”

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TOURMALINE: October Birthstone

Tourmaline is a birthstone for October, along with opal. Tourmaline is also the gem of the eighth anniversary. Like opal, tourmaline is one of the world’s most colorful gemstones, which might be why they’re both October’s birthstones. Because tourmaline’s color can look like other gemstones, it has been mistaken as such gems as rubies or emeralds and has been used in royal jewelry throughout history. Only much later was it discovered to be tourmaline.

SPINEL: August Birthstone

Spinel was recently added as an August birthstone, sharing this month with peridot. It is also traditionally given as a 22nd wedding anniversary gift. The name “spinel” comes from the Latin word spina, which means thorn, in reference to the shape of spinel crystals. This second August birthstone comes in a wealth of colors: intense red, vibrant pink, orange, purple, violet, blue and bluish green.