Gemstone Gazette

Reforest the Planet... With Your Order!

by Sabina Furst November 11, 2025

Did you know that your purchase from Sabina Furst Designs automatically puts trees in the ground? For every order we ship, a tree will be planted...

Citrine ~ 7 Fun Facts

by Sabina Furst November 03, 2025

It's November! Here are some fun facts for citrine: 1. The name comes from the French word citron, meaning "lemon". 2. Citrine is the birthstone...

Posted in citrine, november

Essential Jewelry for Fall

by Sabina Furst November 01, 2025

As the air turns crisp and the leaves shift to shades of gold and amber, it’s the perfect time to refresh your jewelry collection with stones that ...

Cheerful Carnelian ~ 12 Fun Facts

by Sabina Furst October 06, 2025

Reminiscent of fiery, end of summer sunsets, October Glory maple trees, and pumpkins, one of my favorite stones to wear for October is cheerful ora...

September Sparkle

by Sabina Furst September 15, 2025

September is a great month to show off that summer tan with some sparkling gemstone jewelry! Here a some of our favorites: Bodrum Necklace ~ in ...

16 Fun Facts for Sapphire

by Sabina Furst September 06, 2025

Sapphire has been a prized gemstone since ancient times and continues to be a popular choice today for its beautiful blue hue, however there is s...

Peridot ~ 9 Fun Facts

by Sabina Furst August 01, 2025

Happy August! Here are some fun facts for the lovely green Peridot gemstone: 1. Peridot is a birthstone for the month of August 2. It is the st...

Vacation-Ready Jewelry: What to Pack for a Chic Coastal Getaway

by Sabina Furst July 12, 2025

Planning a summer escape to sandy shores or a breezy seaside town? Whether you're heading to a cozy beach cottage or a tropical resort, packing the...

Favorite New Necklaces for Summer

by Sabina Furst July 11, 2025

Happy summer! It's hard to choose a favorite necklace, but here are some easy-breezy pieces that come to mind... Sanibel Sand Dollar Necklace N...

Rubies ~ 17 Fun Facts

by Sabina Furst July 01, 2025

1. The birthstone for July is a ruby. 2. It is a symbol of the sun. 3. In India, the ruby is considered the “king of gems” and is associated with t...

Patriotic Sparkle: Red, White & Blue Gemstone Jewelry

by Sabina Furst June 12, 2025

Summer is the perfect time to add a touch of patriotic flair to your style, and what better way to do it than with red, white, and blue gemstone je...

Coastal Hostess Gifts

by Sabina Furst June 10, 2025

Summer is here, and that means more parties! What to bring the hostess that has it all? Gilded oysters! From simple 'dishes' to salt and pepper...