June's Birthstone: Pearl

Vintage Faux Pearls White Rounds Japan.

June's birthstone is the pearl.

We have a large selection of gorgeous mother of pearl and faux glass pearls at Bumbershoot Supplies and Bumbershoot Designs. 

 

Vintage Glass Beads Faux Pearls Pink Peach Textured.

Vintage Pearl Earrings Ivory Peridot Sterling Gemstone.

Vintage Beads Glass Pearls Ivory Cream Original Strand.

Pearls have been prized for their beauty and rarity since ancient times. Up until the 20th century they were extremely rare and more expensive than diamonds. Around the 1920s technological advances made it possible to culture pearls and create them artificially, making pearls more available to everyone. But pearls haven't lost their allure over the years.

 

Vintage Glass Bead Earrings Green Pearl Rings Sterling.

 

Vintage Bead Glass Pearls Silver Grey Baroque Haskell.

Vintage Glass Pearls White Bracelet Blank Majorica.

Pearls have been June's birthstone since 1912. Before that moonstone and agate held the title of birthstone for June. In 1952, alexandrite was also added as an additional birthstone for June. You will find several beautiful color changing vintage faux alexandrite items at Bumbershoot Supplies.  

 

Pink Vintage Pearl Moonstone Earrings Brass Filigree.

Vintage Glass Beads Drops Ivory Pearl Earring Finding.

Vintage Beads Faux Pearls Mint Green Round Japan.

Want to learn a little more about vintage glass pearls? We've created a blog post about working with them here! We've also talked about the history of glass pearls and the history of Spanish faux pearls. For some extra inspiration check out our post on the vintage Miriam Haskell pearl bracelet from our collection. 

 

Vintage Ivory Pearl Bead Love Knot Finding Japan.

Marie Antoinette Vintage Pearl Necklace Sterling Silver.

Vintage Pearl Bead Drop White Filigree Gold Bead Cap.

For some elegant inspiration this June, we invite you to browse our extensive vintage faux pearl collection at  Bumbershoot Supplies and Bumbershoot Designs.

 

 

May's Birthstone: Emerald

Emerald Vintage Shield Glass Rhinestone Jewel.

May's birthstone is the emerald.

We have a large selection of gorgeous emerald colored and faux emerald stones at Bumbershoot Supplies and Bumbershoot Designs. 

Emerald Green Vintage Swarovski Rhinestone Pear.

Emerald Green Vintage Tiny Glass Cabochon Deco Fan.

Emerald Vintage Rhinestone Necklace Swarovski in Gold.

Emeralds can be found in locations all over the world and have been mined since ancient times. While many gemstones come in differing shades and colors, emeralds are only green. In fact the root of the word emerald means green.

Emerald Vintage Swarovski Crystal Oval Rhinestone.

Emerald Green Vintage Glass Grooved Cabochons.

Emerald Green Vintage Glass Triangle Cabochons.

Emerald was also the Pantone color of the year for 2013. To see more emerald hued inspiration check out our pinterest board!

Emerald Vintage French Sequins. 

Emerald Vintage Lucite Flower Cameo Cabochon.

Emerald Vintage Rick Rack Ribbon Trim.

In 1870 Tiffany & Co. published a birthstone poem in one of their pamphlets. The May poem goes like this:

"Who first beholds the light of day
In spring's sweet flowery month of May
And wears an emerald all her life

Shall be a loved and happy wife."

Emerald Vintage Swarovski Crystal Rhinestone Chain.

Emerald Vintage Rhinestone Starburst Teardrop Jewels.

Emerald Swarovski Prong Set Navette Rhinestones.

For some sweet inspiration this May, we invite you to browse our vintage faux emerald collections at  Bumbershoot Supplies and Bumbershoot Designs.

April's Birthstone: Diamond

Vintage Rhinestone Earrings Crystal Jewel Emerald Cut.

April's birthstone is diamond.

Of course we don't sell any real diamonds at Bumbershoot Designs and Supplies! But we do have a dazzling collection of clear crystals, cut and faceted to simulate diamonds at Bumbershoot Supplies. 

 

Swarovski Rhinestone ss20 Crystal Clear.

Vintage Swarovski Crystal Clear Octagon Rhinestone.

Diamonds come in many different shapes, sizes and colors, the most popular being colorless or white diamonds. Diamonds are also one of the hardest substances on earth making them ideal for all sorts of uses beyond decoration. 

 

Vintage Rhinestone Necklace Crystal Jewel in Brass.

Vintage Swarovski Crystal Rhinestone Clear Square Jewel.

Vintage Swarovski Crystal Clear Rhinestone Navette.

In 1870 Tiffany & Co. published a birthstone poem in one of their pamphlets. The April poem goes like this:

"She who from April dates her years,
Diamonds shall wear, lest bitter tears
For vain repentance flow; this stone,

Emblem of innocence, is known."

Vintage Rhinestone Earrings Crystal Antiqued Brass.

Vintage Rhinestone Crystal Clear Flower Jewel.

For some bright and sparkling inspiration this April, we invite you to browse our vintage faux diamond collection at  Bumbershoot Supplies.