Journal

For 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…

For 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…

For 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…

For 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…

December’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.…

Individuals 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…

Individuals 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…

September’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.…

We 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…

Ruby, 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,…

June 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…

May 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…

What 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…

Half-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…