Possibilities:
Lockets - A great gift for Mom, your Wife, your Partner or any Loved One is a Vintage Locket. Just insert a loved one(s) picture and/or lock of hair and you'll be giving a thoughtful gift that the recipient would cherish forever. A gift that would let them keep their loved one(s) close to their heart every time they wore it. Our selection of Lockets is listed in the Fine & Filigree category.
Charm Bracelets - Very much in fashion once again, that teenager of yours or general nostalgic buff might very much appreciate an older time period charm bracelet. Our selection of Charm Bracelets is listed under the Charms, Travel and Souvenirs category.
Travel & Souvenirs - For the venerable traveler in your life, an old travel or souvenir piece might be just the ticket for them. Our selection of Travel and Souvenir pieces is listed under the Charms, Travel and Souvenirs category.
Western - For the western crowd, which seems to be gaining in fashion once again, check out all the Western pieces available. You might find something great for that Rockabilly enthusiast or for that Western revival barn dance group. Our selection of Western pieces is listed under the Western category.
Following
is the list of Traditional Monthly Birthstones
Month
Born
|
Gemstone
|
|
January |
Garnet
|
|
February |
Amethyst |
|
March |
Aquamarine |
|
April |
Diamond |
|
May |
Emerald |
|
June |
Pearl |
|
July |
Ruby |
|
August |
Peridot |
|
September |
Sapphire |
|
October |
Opal |
|
November |
Topaz |
|
December |
Turquoise |
Following
is a list of Zodiac Birthstones and their significance.
From: http://www.jewelrycentral.com/ZodiacStones.html
Zodiac
Sign
|
Birthstone
|
|
Aquarius |
Garnet - guarantees true friendship when worn by an
Aquarian |
|
Pisces |
Amethyst - protects all Pisces from extremes of
passion |
|
Aries |
Bloodstone - provides an Aries wearer with wisdom |
|
Taurus |
Sapphire - protects from mental disorders if worn by
a Taurus |
|
Gemini |
Agate - guarantees long life, health and wealth to
a Gemini |
|
Cancer |
Emerald - guarantees everlasting joy to a
Cancer-born |
|
Leo |
Onyx - protects a Leo wearer from loneliness and
unhappiness |
|
Virgo |
Carnelian - guarantees success in virtually
anything a Virgo wearer tries |
|
Libra |
Peridot - will free a Libra wearer from an evil
spell |
|
Scorpio |
Beryl - guarantees protection for a Scorpio from
"tears of sad repentance" |
|
Sagittarius |
Topaz - protects Sagittarians, but only when they
show the stone |
|
Capricorn |
Ruby - protects a Capricorn wearer from any
trouble |
Following
is a list of suggested gemstones for wedding anniversaries.
The
American Gem Trade Association, the American Gem Society, Jewelers of America,
the Jewelry Industry Council, and the Gemological Institute
of America have endorsed this list of suggested anniversary stones.
Anniversary
|
Gemstone
|
|
1 |
Gold
|
|
2 |
Garnet |
|
3 |
Pearls |
|
4 |
Blue
Topaz |
|
5 |
Sapphire |
|
6 |
Amethyst |
|
7 |
Onyx |
|
8 |
Tourmaline |
|
9 |
Lapis
Lazuli |
|
10 |
Diamond |
|
11 |
Turquoise |
|
12 |
Jade |
|
13 |
Citrine |
|
14 |
Opal |
|
15 |
Ruby |
|
16 |
Peridot
(evening emerald) |
|
17 |
Carnelian |
|
18 |
Cat's
Eye or Chrysoberyl |
|
19 |
Aquamarine |
|
20 |
Emerald |
|
21 |
Iolite |
|
22 |
Spinel |
|
23 |
Imperial
Topaz |
|
25 |
Silver
Jubilee |
|
30 |
Pearl
Jubilee |
|
35 |
Emerald |
|
40 |
Ruby |
|
45 |
Sapphire |
|
50 |
Golden
Jubilee |
|
55 |
Alexandrite |
|
60 |
Diamond
Jubilee |
|
65 |
Blue
Spinel |
|
70 |
Sapphire
Jubilee |
|
75 |
Diamond
Jubilee |
|
80 |
Ruby
Jubilee |
Following
is a list of the Healing Powers of Gemstones
Gemstone
|
Healing Powers
|
|
Agate |
General: Good for
transmutation; helps with the emotion of acceptance; gives a mellow,
blended aspect; beneficial in stomach area.
|
|
Alexandrite |
Good for low self-esteem & difficulty
centering; central nervous system disorders; spleen & pancreas. |
|
Amber |
Memory loss; eccentric behavior; anxiety;
inability to make decisions; thyroid, inner ear & neuro-tissue
strengthener; activates altruistic nature; realization of the spiritual
intellect. |
|
Amethyst |
Headaches; blood sugar imbalance; L brain
imbalances; edginess; facilitates healing; inner peace; psychic insight;
stimulates third eye; aid for meditation, spiritual opening & internal
surrender. |
|
Aquamarine |
Fluid retention; coughs; fear; thymus gland;
calms nerves; problems with eyes, ears, jaw, neck, stomach, teeth; mental
clarity; meditation. |
|
Beryl |
Laziness; hiccups; swollen glands; eye
diseases; bowel cancer. |
|
Bloodstone |
Circulation; all purpose healer &
cleanser; stomach & bowel pain; purifies bloodstream; bladder;
strengthens blood purifying organs. |
|
Carnelian |
Grounding; stimulates curiosity &
initiative; focuses attention to the present moment; use with citrine on
lower 3 chakras; digestion. |
|
Chalcedony |
Touchiness; melancholy; fever; gallstones;
leukemia; eye problems; stimulates maternal feelings & creativity.
release. |
|
Citrine |
Heart, kidney, liver & muscle healer;
appendicitis;gangrene; red & white corpuscles; digestive tract;
cleanses vibrations in the atmosphere; creativity; helps personal clarity;
will bring out problems in the solar plexus & the heart; eliminates
self-destructive tendencies. |
|
Diamond |
All brain diseases; pituitary & pineal
glands; draws out toxicity, poison remedy. |
|
Emerald |
Radiation toxicity; all mental illness;
circulatory & neurological disorders; transmits balance, healing &
patience; increases psychic & clairvoyant abilities; meditation;
keener insight into dreams. |
|
Garnet |
Rhodolite: Capillaries; skin elasticity;
protection from pre- cancerous conditions. |
|
Jade |
Kidney, heart, larynx, liver, parathyroid,
spleen, thymus, thyroid & parasympathetic ganglia healer; strengthens
body; longevity. |
|
Lapis
Lazuli |
Neuralgia; melancholy; fevers; inflammations;
penetrates subconscious blockages; throat chakra; sore throat; energy
focuser for teachers, lecturers & speakers, mental & spiritual
cleanser; used on 3rd eye for meditation; eliminates old & negative
emotions; use with other healing stones; thought form amplification; helps
in creating mantras. |
|
Moonstone |
Soothes & balances the emotions; helps
eliminate fear of "feeling"; encourages inner growth &
strength; aids peace & harmony & psychic abilities; aligns
vertebrae; digestive aid. |
|
Onyx |
Objective thinking; spiritual inspiration;
control of emotions & passions, help eliminate negative thinking,
apathy, stress & neurological disorders; also used as a heart, kidney,
nerve, capillary, hair, eye and nail strengthener. |
|
Opal |
Cherry: Red corpuscle & blood disorders;
depression; apathy; lethargy; intuition & joy. |
|
Pearl |
Eliminates
emotional imbalances; helps one master the heart chakra; aids stomach,
spleen, intestinal tract & ulcer problems. |
|
Peridot |
Protects against nervousness; helps alleviate
spiritual fear; aids in healing hurt feelings & bruised egos; incurs
strength & physical vitality; aligns subtle bodies; amplifies other
vibrational energies & positive emotional outlook; helps liver &
adrenal function. |
|
Quartz |
Transmitter & amplifier of healing energy
& clarity; balancer, channeler of universal energy & unconditional
love; all purpose healer; programmable. |
|
Ruby |
Heart chakra;
balances love & all spiritual endeavors; self-esteem; strengthens
neurological tissues around the heart; prevents miscarriages. |
|
Sapphire |
Spiritual enlightenment; inner peace; colic;
rheumatism; mental illness; pituitary; metabolic rate of glandular
functions; anti- depressant; aids psychokinesis, telepathy, clairvoyance
& astral projection; personal expression; also for pain. |
|
Spinel |
Leg conditions, when worn on solar plexus;
powerful general healer; detoxification aid. |
Topaz
|
Balances emotions; calms passions; gout;
blood disorders; hemorrhages; increases poor appetite; general tissue
regeneration; VD; tuberculosis; reverses aging; spiritual rejuvenation;
endocrine system stimulation; releases tension; feelings of joy. |
|
Tourmaline |
Dispels fear & negativity & grief;
calms nerves; concentration & eloquence improve; genetic disorders,
cancer & hormones regulated; raises vibrations; charisma; universal
law; tranquil sleep. |
|
Turquoise |
Master healer; protects against environmental
pollutants; strengthens anatomy & guards against all disease; improved
absorption of nutrients; tissue regeneration; subtle body allignment &
strengthening; eye disorders. |