Golden Planet Journal

Red garnet stone with orange, green and pink garnets beside a gold ring

October 27, 2026

Garnet Stone: Colors, Types, Price and Care Guide

Garnet is January's birthstone and comes in far more colors than red. Here is how to tell the types apart, what affects price, and how to care for it.

Colorful cut gemstones beside gold rings, a list of gemstones by color

October 25, 2026

List of Gemstones: Names, Colors and Hardness Guide

A simple list of gemstones grouped by color, with hardness, value and birthstone facts to help you pick a stone that fits your life.

Gold ring and earrings set with red ruby gemstones

October 9, 2026

Ruby Gemstone: Color, Quality, Price and How to Wear It

Learn what makes a ruby gemstone valuable, how to judge color and quality, and how to wear this July birthstone.

Emerald gemstone jewelry in yellow gold showing deep green stones

October 7, 2026

Emerald Gemstone: Color, Quality, Price and Care Guide

What is an emerald gemstone, how do you judge one, and what does it cost? A jeweler explains color, clarity, price, and care.

Gold ring with a color-changing alexandrite stone

September 30, 2026

Alexandrite Stone: Meaning, Color Change & Price Guide

Alexandrite is a rare gem that shifts from blue-green to purplish-red. Here's what it means, what it costs, and how to shop the look.

September 27, 2026

Citrine Stone: Meaning, Price & How to Wear It

Citrine stone is a golden-yellow quartz prized for its warm color and affordable price. Here's what it means, what it costs, and how to wear it.

Gold ring with a deep red January birthstone garnet-color stone

September 15, 2026

January Birthstone: Garnet Meaning, Colors & Jewelry Guide

Garnet is the official January birthstone, known for its deep red color and long history as a symbol of friendship and protection. Here is what it means and how to wear it.

White opal cabochon ring with rainbow play-of-color, the October birthstone

September 8, 2026

October Birthstone Guide: Opal & Tourmaline Colors in Gold

October's birthstone is actually two stones, opal and tourmaline, each with its own colors and meaning. Here's how to wear both in solid 14K gold with cubic zirconia.

December birthstones: blue topaz ring, tanzanite pendant and turquoise stud in gold

September 4, 2026

December 20th Birthstone: Colors, Meaning & Jewelry

December has three birthstones, turquoise, tanzanite and blue topaz, and the December 20th birthstone is the same for the whole month. See their colors, meanings and how to wear them.

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