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tourmaline gemstone of the month blog post by peacock & lime
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birthstones of the month – October, November & December

What’s October’s Birthstone? – Tourmaline or Opal What’s Tourmaline’s meaning? – Healing Color – Multi color often with pink and green or multi-color “Tourmaline is the technicolored dream coat of gems, there isn’t another stone with a greater range of colors found in nature. Because no two tourmaline’s look alike, they were mistaken for other gems until the 1800’s when they were reclassified as a … Continue reading birthstones of the month – October, November & December

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ruby - gemstone of the month blog post by peacock & lime
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birthstones of the month – July, August & September

What’s July’s Birthstone? – Ruby What’s Ruby’s meaning – Vitality Color – Red “Rubies are a special form of the mineral corundum that would be considered a sapphire if it weren’t for their characteristic dark red color. This red color comes from the chromium present in the ruby. Rubies with an insufficient amount of chromium are labelled ‘pink sapphires’ and aren’t allowed to play in … Continue reading birthstones of the month – July, August & September

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what necklace length looks best with that outfit
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What Necklace Looks Best with That Outfit?

Jewellery can truly add that special something that makes an everyday outfit go from average to WOW!  But some necklaces work better with certain outfits than others. And we want to make sure you get the most out of your Peacock and Lime pieces, to truly amp up your style!  So what necklace works best with your look? Sure, colour can play a factor in … Continue reading What Necklace Looks Best with That Outfit?

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jewelry organization & storage blog post by peacock & lime
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organizing + displaying jewellery

Jewellery Storage Ideas While being cooped up in our homes, a lot of us have turned to organization as an activity to pass the time – with the added bonus of decluttering and creating an aesthetically pleasing room.  One of the things we find most difficult to keep organized is our jewellery stash – especially when there’s a lot of it!  There are a few … Continue reading organizing + displaying jewellery

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quartz - gemstone of the month blog post by peacock & lime
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birthstones of the month – April, May & June

What’s April’s Birthstone? – Quartz What’s Quartz’s meaning? – Strength Color – Clear “Quartz is the second most common family of gemstones on the planet and are found in a variety of colors due to impurities (similar to the Beryl family). Quartz’s natural color is clear. Quartz is found all over the world in every kind of rock formation. Frequently they can be found inside … Continue reading birthstones of the month – April, May & June

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garnet - gemstone of the month blog post by peacock & lime
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birthstones of the month – January, February & March

What’s January’s Birthstone – Garnet What’s the meaning of garnets? – Protection Color: Dark Red  “Red garnets were the most popular gemstone in the later years of the Roman Empire. The word ‘garnet’ comes from the Latin word for seedlike, ‘granatus.’ This was a reference to their similar appearance to pomegranate seeds. Another characteristic of garnets is their high refractive index which gives onlookers the … Continue reading birthstones of the month – January, February & March

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monthly birthstones blog post by peacock and lime
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birthstone meanings

What is a birthstone? “Birthstones are gems that are associated with a birth month, each stone has a unique meaning and significance. Like horoscope signs, when you ask someone “what is your birthstone?” they almost always know the answer. Today you’ll commonly see birthstones in jewelry pieces, like necklaces, bracelets, rings, or earrings as reminders to celebrate your birth month all year long.” ~ uncommongoods.com … Continue reading birthstone meanings

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