The birthstone for January is garnet. This gem is commonly known in its red form, but garnet comes in many colors, such as green, purple and yellow. Wearing garnet is said to bring good health ...

Each month has at least one representative gemstone. Here's what you need to know about November's birthstones.

When it comes to toughness, jade sits at the top of the hardy gemstone list. This might be surprising ... but they can vary ...