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Amethyst: February’s Birthstone – The Stone of Clarity, Calm & Sobriety

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Amethyst isn’t just another pretty purple gem. Its deep violet hues and centuries-long lore have marked it as a stone of clarity, protection, intuition, and spiritual transformation. And it’s supposed to stop you getting drunk! Allegedly. But what is amethyst (and where does its purple come from)? Amethyst is a violet variety of quartz — […]

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Garnet: January’s Birthstone — History, Lore & Living Stone

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Garnet is a stone of embers rather than flame. The deeply glowing red colour speaks to a dying fire rather than the vibrant red of Ruby. It has been worn and treasured by travellers, warriors, healers and lovers for thousands of years, prized not only for its warm glow but for the promise it carried:

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The History of Birthstones: A Journey Through Time and Lore

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Birthstones feel like one of those things that have always existed — shiny gems tied to the month of our birthday. But the truth is far older and stranger and takes us through deserts, temples and centuries. Birthstones aren’t just jewellery. They’re what happens when myth and memory meet marketing! Twelve Stones, Twelve Tribes, and

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