September babies get to claim the beautiful Sapphire as their birthstone. It is the gem quality variety of the mineral corundum and the...

The Peridot, the modern August birthstone, is a cool green gem that was known to the Ancient Egyptians as the "Gem of the Sun". Maybe...

Ah… the Ruby. Birthstone for July, it is also used to celebrate the 15th and 40th wedding anniversary. The ruby is also associated with...

The official birthstone for June can be an Alexandrite, a Moonstone or a Pearl, according to the American National Association of...

The Emerald is the perfect birthstone for May because of its beautiful green hue; the color of Spring. The word Emerald comes from the...

Ah! The Diamond. The official modern birthstone for April and the official 60 year Wedding Anniversary gift. Diamonds go through so much...

My Purpose is... You. After many years of making jewelry and trying to figure out what my “niche” was or where I truly belonged, it came...

The birthstone of March has a long history shrouded in legend and sea lore of the past. The Aquamarine, the beautiful sea-blue, crystal...

The sailor's Reef Knot is brought to life. As many of you know, I like to name my pieces. This ring drew the attention of my sister. ...

The Amethyst is the official modern and traditional birthstone of February. The gemstone for the 6th year of marriage, as well as being...

The Garnet, the modern birthstone of January, is found in a variety of colors including reds, greens, oranges, purples, and even some...

As I strive to learn more about jewelry making, I have added gemology to my studies. With that I have discovered some interesting facts...

Welcome to the first post of the Precious Metalz Jewelry Blog on my new website. I want to use this place to share, inform and surprise...