Birthstones are a tradition that has been followed for years. Birthstones are therefore a great thing to know when it comes to gift giving. When you give someone a gift that involves their birthstone in one way or another they will appreciate the thought and effort put into the gift. Below are the birthstones by month:

January: Garnet
February: Amethyst
March: Aquamarine
April: Diamond
May: Emerald
June: Pearl/Moonstone
July: Ruby
August: Peridot
September: Sapphire
October: Opal/Tourmaline
November: Yellow Citrine/Topaz
December: Turquoise/Topaz/Tanzanite

No matter what your birthstone (or the birthstone of the person you are shopping for), you are bound to find a great variety of jewelry options to bid on in our online jewelry auction. Happy bidding, shoppers!

Amethyst is a beautiful stone, available in a variety of purple shades. The stone is and has been popular for decades. It is a symbol of wisdom, strength and confidence—coveted and only worn in past times by royalty and the very wealthy.

This gorgeous ring is crafted of 14K white gold and holds 18.18 carats worth of gorgeous amethyst gems and sparkling diamonds. The central stone is a 14.52 carat checkerboard cut purple amethyst. This stone is surrounded by 14 pear shaped amethyst stones and 170 round cut white diamonds.

The ring is a size US-5.75/EU-11.24. It is an original design and a beautiful accessory.

Amethyst, the purple variety of quartz, is actually the most treasured and wanted member of the quartz family. Though amethyst only comes in purple tones, there is indeed a lovely variety of purples to choose from. The stone is available in shades from very deep purples to light lilac varieties.

It is believed that amethyst was used in past decades to guard the wearer against drunkenness and to help the wearer overcome addictions. It has also been used throughout history in many cultures to treat headaches and other aches and pains, as well as to treat hearing disorders and insomnia. Today it is mostly adored for it’s beauty and used often in fine jewelry.

Like sapphires, most commercially available amethyst stones are heat treated to display a deeper coloring. Heat treated coloring is a permanent change to the stone so the coloring will not fade over time.

This great little trinket box is a wonderful addition to any bedside table! It’s a sweet gift for any girly girl, too.

The box, valued at $125.00 retail is studded with gems: amethyst and citrine. It has a total carat weight of 1.41 carats and a colorful enamel base.

The auction reads, “This jewelry trinket box exclusively made in fashionable tradition; hand-crafted with incredible detail using genuine gemstones is a sympathy warming and unforgettable gift for any occasion or good for your home collection. Our Jewelry Box collection is saturated with shiny natural precious and semi-precious gemstones, accenting its brilliant gold and enamel plated base metal construction, perfect for stowing away your treasures. Excellent collectible will get attention of every one on any cabinet, table, shelf or dresser. It comes in wonderfully made gift box.”

Amethyst, the purple variety of quartz, is actually the most treasured and wanted member of the quartz family. Though amethyst only comes in purple tones, there is indeed a lovely variety of purples to choose from. The stone is available in shades from very deep purples to light lilac varieties.

Like sapphires, most commercially available amethyst stones are heat treated to display a deeper coloring. Heat treated coloring is a permanent change to the stone so the coloring will not fade over time.

Apparently amethyst was used in past decades to guard the wearer against drunkenness and to help the wearer overcome addictions. It has also been used throughout history to treat headaches and other aches and pains, as well as to treat hearing disorders and insomnia (maybe the bright coloring just wakes people up!).

Sometimes a mixture of contrasting shapes and colors can make for a very unique and beautiful piece of jewelry. Think of it as abstract art. In abstract art, artists use lines and curves, contrasting pieces, to create a piece that somehow flows in an entirely original design that gets people thinking and improvising.

This ring, created by the jewelers at Lorenzo, is crafted of 14K yellow gold. The piece features a contrasting pattern of circles and rectangles. The ring is comprised of seven purple radiant cut amethyst stones and six round cut orange (Madeira) colored citrines.

Bid on this lovely ring, size US-7/EU-14.51, valued at $699.00 retail. This ring is part of our Main Street Collection, so it can make for a beautiful gift or a great piece to resale (if that’s your angle). Good luck to all bidders!

Of course, carat weight isn’t everything—but it certainly makes a statement. Take for example this fabulous 14K white gold necklace which features an immense 73.39 carat weight teardrop shaped purple amethyst. The coloring and cut are beautiful together, but the sizing of the piece is what makes this unique and desirable.

This amethyst pendant hangs on a circle of black agate (3.19 carats) and on a 17.75 inch white gold chain. The necklace also features 96 round cut white diamonds the pendant and two additional round cut purple amethyst stones.

The total carat weight of this gorgeous necklace is 77.45 carats. Bid today to take this piece home at a fraction of the retail cost. Good luck and happy bidding!

There are plenty of ways to mix things up when it comes to jewelry. Sometimes mixing multiple gem shapes is a bad move, but sometimes—as in this piece—it’s a beautiful move.

This gorgeous (and certainly substantial) ring features both round cut and octagon cut lavender colored amethyst gems. The center gem has a carat weight of 0.90 carats while the surrounding amethysts make up a carat weight of 1.00 carats (totaling to 1.90 carats).

The ring itself is crafted of 925 quality sterling silver. It is a size US-9/EU-19.66. Bid on this gorgeous piece today. Buy it for yourself, for a friend or buy it to resale it for a profit! Valued at $249.00 retail, you’re sure to turn a decent profit should you choose to sell it—but personally I’d choose to wear it!

Amethyst is a very valuable gem and has been so for centuries. It is one of the precious gems that is available in a wide variety of colors and shades. Purple amethyst, however, seems to be the most prevalent of those colors.

Purple, as we all know, is a symbol of royalty. Purple amethyst has been used in royal jewelry, crowns, rings, etc. and has been coveted throughout the ages by royal and non-royal alike. Amethyst also is a symbol of wisdom, of strength and of confidence. No wonder it is such a royal gem! It exhibits all the qualities a royal leader ought to exhibit.

These lovely 14K yellow gold earrings feature 10 princess cut purple amethyst gems. The total carat weight is 0.85 carats and the hoop earrings feature a lever back. These are valued at $322.00 retail, so don’t miss your chance to bid on them today!

This stunning bracelet, that’s what!

This yellow gold bracelet is valued at $949.00 retail. It boasts a 1.47 total carat weight in genuine amethysts and diamonds. The bracelet holds 9 oval cut purple amethyst gems and 18 round cut white diamonds. It also features a firm box clasp to create an endless pattern.

The diamonds, however, are placed in heart shaped settings bordering each of the oval amethysts. The bracelet has an “XOXO” pattern and certainly portrays a loving feeling!

This lovely piece is part of our Main Street Collection and will make the lucky winner smile each time the piece is donned. Bid on this piece now to get the deal of a lifetime and make the woman in your life ecstatic!