You can never go wrong with authentic statement jewelry from John Atencio. J 18 Min Read Discover the fascinating world of birthstones by month as we explore their history, origins, and meaning. You can also stop inside one of our boutique stores to select a birthstone gift in person. Gifting someone (or yourself!) with birthstone jewelry is a personalized way to say, “You’re important to me.” Browse our June birthstone options in Lilac Amethyst, Pearl and Turquoise gemstones, and contact a concierge to assist you with any questions about your purchase. Discover more of the unique history behind the man who designs the beautiful June birthstone jewelry she’ll love to wear. Aware of the importance of social responsibility as a jeweler, he only allows recycled gold and responsibly sourced gemstones to be used in his creations. Using his life and family inspirations in the design process, he sketches every creation on paper before they’re handcrafted with precision by master artisans. Known around the globe for his artistry in distinctive statement jewelry, John Atencio is a 45-year veteran of jewelry design. Perfectly matching the Bermuda Gemstone Earrings with Pave Diamonds, purchase them alone or as a set to gift the woman with a June birthday. If you were born in March, June, August, October, November, or December, then you have two birthstone options for your birth month. Symbolizing the June birthstone with the unique Turquoise gemstone that has been treasured for thousands of years, this ring is crafted by hand with a pear-shaped Turquoise Cabachon and brilliant pave diamonds set in 14k yellow gold and white gold. Top Five Wedding Jewelry Shops in Chicago by Brides.The Bermuda Gemstone Ring with Pave DiamondsĪlso from John Atencio’s alluring Chorus Collection comes the Bermuda Gemstone Ring with Pave Diamonds. Please note, comments must be approved before they are published Recent Articles It has also been said that onyxes have the ability to reduce stress, apathy, neurological disorders and to help one sleep better. In addition to being the alternative birthstone to amethyst in February, these beautiful gems are the anniversary stones for the 7th year of marriage and the black onyx specifically is the anniversary stone for the 10th year of marriage.īesides being a very elegant stone used in fine jewelry, onyx have been used as heart, kidney, hair, nail and eye strengtheners. A lot of the stones are stained to improve or change the color, and while the black-colored onyxes are the most well-known, they are also the less common ones and are almost always artificially colored to make them one uniform color. Onyx can therefore come in many color variations, most of the time though they come in a mixture of black, brown and white, as seen in our featured Lightyear necklace. January birthstones for the zodiac signs of Capricornus (Goat, December 22January 19) and Aquarius (Water Bearer, January 20February 18) are Agate, Ruby, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Amethyst, Turquoise, Jasper, Moss Agate, Opal and Sugilite. Each stone is composed of several layers usually having different colors. Birthstones for the calendar month of January are Garnet and Emerald. Because of the environment where the stone is formed, the term onyx actually refers to the layers of these beautiful stones. In Western legend, wearing black onyx can bring joy. The onyx is formed by deposits of silica in gas cavities found in lava and measures 7 on the Mohs Scale of Hardness. Black onyx symbolizes perseverance and has been used as a talisman and amulet to ward off evil spirits. The piece we made with onyx features a faceted cut version. Onyx jewelry is commonly found with cut cabochons or beads. Today it is often used for ornamental carvings and jewelry. The second month’s birthstone is the violet variety of quartz. Onyx was used in Egypt as early as the Second Dynasty to make utilitarian items such as bowls. The modern birthstone for the month of February is the amethyst, which is also a traditional birthstone of the month, going as far as the ancient Roman, Italian, Polish, Russian, Hebrew, Arabic and old Hindu calendar. Onyx, our alternative birthstone of the month, is a variety of microcrystalline quartz, called chalcedony and found worldwide.
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