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Amethyst, February's birthstone, is a variety of quartz that ranges in color from pale lilac to deep violet. Its beautiful hue has captivated people for centuries and has made it one of the most popular gemstones in the world. In this post, we'll explore the unique qualities of amethyst, its rich hi...

Although the red of the ruby is typically associated with truth and love, the emerald has also been considered the stone of love with its green color representing vitality and new beginnings. The emerald is said to be the stone of faithful, deep, and mature love and to bring partners closer toget...

From being stolen, hidden, and swept away by conquerors to being called “a girl's best friend” by Marilyn Monroe, the diamond, the birthstone for April has a multifaceted history much like itself.
Believed to have been first collected in the rivers of India, diamonds were revered for their...

Although we usually think of aquamarines as being bluish-green, they can have a variety of colors ranging from yellow and even red-orange due to the iron oxides in their chemical makeup.
The admiration for the aquamarine started all the way back with the Sumerians, Egyptians, Hebrews, and Greek...

This month is all about showing yourself some love here at TaraElaina.
If you're like me, you're everyone's best cheerleader and supporter. You make sure to let the people in your life know how much you care for them. You're there for them when they need you by offering a shoulder, a...

In 2020, although it was a tough year, it allowed me the time to slow down and really start building the foundation for TaraElaina Jewelry & Design and to further develop my vision for it.

At the end of 2020, I felt like TaraElaina was starting to gain some amazing momentum and felt so m...