Behind The Beads

If your birthday falls in November, you get two birthstones to choose from: topaz and citrine. One is a cool, icy blue (or any of a...

Walk into any bead shop and the wall of gemstone strands can feel overwhelming. Round or faceted? 6mm or 10mm? Natural, dyed, or heat-treated? This guide...

People have worn gemstones for thousands of years, and many cultures have attached meanings to them. Some stones are tied to the month you were born,...