Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am the founder of La Patiala, the luxury encyclopedia. August has several birthstones, but the most well-known is peridot. This ...

Egyptians first spread the word that peridot wards off evil. Greeks and Romans believed it too, as did medieval kings, who adorned shrines and regalia with these stones. Tip 2: Identify Your Idols The ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Kate Matthams Spencer is a Paris-based writer who covers jewelry.

We all have a birthstone, because hey, we were all born. Some people might feel more of a connection to their birthstone, however, depending on the type of stones they’re into. Because, let’s be ...

You (like myself) might be one to indulge in the fascinating complexities of the zodiac—so much so that perusing the daily forecasts related to your particular date, time, and place of birth has ...