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November's Birthstones:

10/29/2019

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Tantalizing Topaz

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Scientific Information - Topaz is a silicate mineral of aluminum and fluorine and is the one of the hardest naturally occurring minerals. Its beautiful transparency and its wide variety of color makes Topaz perfect for jewelry. There are many different types of Topaz from many different places on Earth. 

Discovered by Man - Topaz has been popular in almost every major civilization since the Roman empire. It was used by Egyptians to symbolize royalty. Topaz was recently found in Brazil and other parts of South America.

Legend and Lore - Topaz is the birthstone of November as well as the 4th and 19th anniversaries of marriage. It is known to symbolize love and affection. The ancient Greeks and Romans believed that Topaz brought great strength to those who wore it. 

Captivating Citrine

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Scientific Information - Citrine is a red or orange version of quartz. It is created when amethyst is exposed to immense heat. Citrine is named after the French word for lemon due to its yellowish appearance when formed naturally. Additionally, it is one of the most popular gemstones on the planet.

Discovered by Man - Deposits of citrine can be found all over the globe and because of this, it is wildly evident in a lot of civilizations throughout history. Its beautiful colors led the stone to be used as decorative gems in both the Hellenistic Era and the ancient Greek Empire. 

Legend and Lore - Citrine is the second birthstone of November. It is believed to bring great health to the heart, kidney, digestive tract, liver and muscles. It is said to eliminate self destructive habits and promote creativity.
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Balloon Fiesta!

10/3/2019

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The Balloon Fiesta has just begun in Albuquerque. It stretches from Sat. October 5th to Sun. October 13th. In the spirit of the season, Touchstone has selected a beautiful assortment of turquoise pieces that resemble the gorgeous New Mexico sunrise. Why not celebrate the Balloon Fiesta with a piece like no other. Our jewelry is sure to turn heads and be as stunning as the array of balloons in the fiesta. Visit one of our galleries to see our entire selection of breathtaking Turquoise.
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month

10/2/2019

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Touchstone has created an assortment of heartfelt jewelry for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The beautiful shades of pink are specifically chosen to be a supportive and commemorative gesture to those who have had struggles with cancer in the past. Our hearts go out to the families that are currently fighting their own battle with cancer. We hope that these pieces of jewelry can show tenderness, love, and hope in the face of adversity. 
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October's Birthstones: Opal and Tourmaline

10/1/2019

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Optimistic Opal
Scientific Information - Opal is a hydrated amorphous form of silica. This substance is actually not considered a mineral! It is considered a mineraloid. Opal gives off a beautiful iridescence that looks like flashes of colors. Opal varies in opacity depending on the condition in which it was formed. It can appear translucent, transparent, or opaque. 

Revealed by Man - Opal has been a prized gem in Europe for ages and has commonly been associated with royalty. Until the 19th century, there was only 1 source of Opal, a Roman frontier in Slovakia. Since, a massive deposited has been found in Australia. 

Legend and Lore - Opal is October's Birthstone as well as the stone to commemorate a couple's 14th year of marriage. The Greeks referred to Opal as "Opallios", meaning you can watch it "change color". Opal has long been associated with love and passion. 
Triumphant Tourmaline
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Scientific Information - Tourmaline is one of the most vibrant gemstones in existence. It is a makeup of multiple different minerals, not a singular gem. The mineral can be found with multiple colors, such as the watermelon Tourmaline above, and it can also come in singular colors. 

Discovered by Man - Tourmaline is believed to have been first discovered by conquistadors in Brazil sometime during the 16th century. There is large deposits in Maine and California. Tourmaline was very popular in China, where some of the largest deposits are.

Legend and Lore - Tourmaline was originally named by a group of Dutch traders off the coast of Italy during the 1600's. It was also used by Russian royalty throughout history as a symbol of strength. The mineral is also thought to be beneficial to artists, authors, and actors, bringing creativity.
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