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Opal and tourmaline give October an extraordinary range of color, from shifting flashes of rainbow to soft pink and vivid blue-green. Two very different gemstones, one very colorful month.

Markets are weird. Customers are fascinating, my sister is a great saleswoman, the husband is the best sherpa around, friendships abound, and apparently I now own far too many pairs of artisanal alpaca socks.

When you think of sapphires, you probably think blue of that gorgeous, royal sapphire blue. But this November birthstone might have a few surprises up its sleeve, including a whole rainbow of colours and a rather fascinating history.

Peridot doesn't always get the attention it deserves. Discover the history, folklore, and fascinating facts behind August's bright green birthstone.

Rubies have been prized for thousands of years, and really, of course they have. That rich red comes from chromium, and can range from pinkish red to deep crimson. July’s birthstone also happens to be sapphire’s very close cousin.

Sweat, sunscreen, dust, hairspray, hot tubs, and a host of other yuck all take a toll on your jewelry. Here's how to keep your silver clean, shiny, and trouble free.