Good luck, peace and success are thought to grace the wearer of peridots. Gem-quality peridots come from Arizona, Burma, Norway, Hawaii and the islands in the Red Sea. Flecks of this gemstone are sometimes found in meteorites.

The most beautiful colors of spinel are also mined in Burma. The gemstones come in a gorgeous array of pinks and purples as well as very rare cobalt blues. 

According to an ancient Egyptian legend, as it traveled from the center of the earth, the tourmaline crossed paths with a rainbow. As it did so, it assumed all the colors of the spectrum, which is why the gemstone emits prismatic color.

Like tourmalines, carnelians are thought to possess mystical powers. In modern European times, Goethe attributed carnelian with the power to protect against evil, to propel hope and comfort, and to evoke good fortune.

All gemstone jewelry should be wiped clean with a soft cloth to avoid scratching its surface. Wash the stones with warm soapy water, gently brush them with a toothbrush and then wipe them dry.

Avoid vigorous polishing of your gold-filled jewelry so as not to destroy the gold coating, and never expose it to moisture. Keeping it in a zip-lock bag will prevent moisture and humidity from attacking it.