- Apr012018Jchon
April Birthstone
By JchonRead moreFor those fortunate to be born in April, the most prized gemstone of all is their birthstone. For this month, diamonds truly are a girl’s (or…
00 - Mar012018Jchon
March Birthstone
By JchonRead moreFor the lucky individuals born in March, the birthstone associated with this early spring month is aquamarine. The serenely colored aquamarine invokes the tranquility of its…
- Feb012018Jchon
February Birthstone
By JchonRead moreFor individuals with February birthdays, the amethyst makes a perfect birthstone. This month is often cold, dark and short for many people around the world, so…
- Jan012018Jchon
January Birthstone
By JchonRead moreFor babies born in January, the garnet is the perfect gem to represent their birthstone. This beautiful stone, which is most commonly red but can be…
- Dec012017Jchon
December Birthstone
By JchonRead moreDecember’s birthstones offer three ways to fight the winter blues: tanzanite, zircon and turquoise – all of them, appropriately, best known for beautiful shades of blue.…
- Nov012017Jchon
November Birthstone
By JchonRead moreIndividuals born in November can choose between two sunny gemstones to brighten up this chilly month. November’s birthstones, topaz and citrine, are both known for their…
- Oct012017Jchon
October Birthstone
By JchonRead moreIndividuals born in October get to choose between two birthstones—tourmaline and opal. Each gem then unveils nearly limitless possibilities, as each one comes in a rainbow…
- Sep012017Jchon
September Birthstone
By JchonRead moreSeptember’s birthstone is the sapphire—a precious gem of wisdom, loyalty and nobility. This stone is said to focus the mind, encourage self-discipline and channel higher powers.…
- Aug012017Jchon
August Birthstone
By JchonRead moreWe have a birthday present for those born in August: the stunning spinel has been added to your month’s birthstone lineup! August now joins June and…
- Jul012017Jchon
July Birthstone
By JchonRead moreRuby, the king of precious gems, is the birthstone for fortunate folks born in July. Symbolic of the passion and energy associated with the color red,…
- Jun012017Jchon
June Birthstone
By JchonRead moreJune is one of only three months that has three birthstones associated with it, giving the lucky people born in June a choice of gemstones between…
- May202017Jchon
May Birthstone
By JchonRead moreMay birthdays fall right in the heart of spring, and the emerald is the perfect gem to symbolize and celebrate this month. Prized for its brilliant…
- May192017Jchon
Birthstones by Month
By JchonRead moreWhat is a more personal touch to add to your unique, custom creation from Half-Past Eight Studios than your own birthstone? Traditionally, a birthstone is associated…
- Feb242017Jchon
Pecan: Locally Sourced from the Heart of Texas
By JchonRead moreHalf-Past Eight Studios is located in Denton; the Heart of Texas. Did you know the State Tree of Texas is the Pecan? We, in fact, have…
- Feb022016Jchon
What is a Bentwood Ring?
By JchonRead moreA bentwood ring is just what it sounds like; a ring made of bent wood. A thing of beauty. A durable piece of wearable art. So?…
- Aug042015Jchon
Operation Exploration
By JchonRead morePhew! That one took a while! LAST summer, I was approached by Explorium Denton* and asked if I could build a life-size Operation game, but with…