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History: Engagement rings have shown betrothment at least since the early Romans. Roman men gave their future wife an iron ring to wear, signaling their commitment. It was worn on the fourth fin … read more

Choosing A Gemstone RingFor millennia, people adored and prized colored gemstones. Then, in the 1920s, De Beers changed all that by marketing the diamond as the symbol of forever love, and diamond eng … read more

Teal (sometimes blue) in daylight and red in candlelight. Alexandrite is the rare color-change variety of chrysoberyl. It was discovered in Russia’s Ural Mountains in the 1830s. The name 'Alexandrite … read more

Aquamarine (Latin meaning 'water of the sea' is named because of its resemblance to seawater). It can be found in sea green, sky blue, and dark blue colors. It is the blue-green variety of the beryl … read more

February birthstone is a regal one. Amethyst was loved by both kings and queens for centuries. Gemologists and consumers both love amethyst because it's an affordable, beautiful gemstone. It's a hard … read more