Amethyst - Febraury Birthstone of the Month

Amethyst is the purple variety of the mineral quartz and the most valued member of the quartz family. It must be purple to be amethyst, but it can display a range of shades including deep purple, light lilac, lavender and mauve. Top quality amethyst is a deep medium purple with rose-colored flashes. Its purple color made it a stone of royalty for many thousands of years.

They are associated with wisdom, spirituality and security. Throughout history amethyst has been used to guard against drunkenness and is thought to be helpful in overcoming addiction. It has been used for hearing disorders, insomnia, headaches and other pain. Some sources suggest it is used to stabilize mental disorders.

Worn to make the wearer gentle and amiable. Amethyst powers include: dreams, healing, peace, love, spiritual upliftment, courage,  psychism, protection against thieves, and happiness. Amethyst is a lovely, affordable gemstone because of its widespread availability. It is also the birthstone of February.

Here at Gems N’ Loans we take our gems seriously and Amethyst is no exception! Throughout the month of February we are offering 50% off the Birthstone of the Month, some exclusions may apply. Come in today and take a look at our selection.

Garnet - January Birthstone of Month

Garnets are usually red, but can also be found in a variety of other colors. The Garnet is considered the stone of purity and truth. It is believed that Garnets help protect their wearer from evil. It is also the traditional birthstone of January.

Legend has it that Garnet's powers include healing, strength, and protection and it is often worn to relieve inflammations of the skin. It is also believed to regulate the heart and blood flow and aid in curing depression. In earlier times, garnets were exchanged as gifts between friends to demonstrate their affection for each other and to insure that they meet again.

Here at Gems N’ Loans we take our gems seriously and Garnet is no exception! Throughout the month of January we are offering 50% off the Stone of the Month, some exclusions may apply. Come in today and take a look at our selection

Peridot - August Stone of Month

A new month brings a new Stone of the Month. The Stone of the Month for August is Peridot. Peridot is the official birthstone for the month of August. Legend says that peridot was one of the favorite gemstones of Cleopatra. The advantages of peridot are to attract love and calm anger while also soothing nerves and dispelling negative emotions.

Here at Gems N’ Loans we take our gems seriously and peridot is no exception! Throughout the month of August we are offering 50% off the Stone of the Month, some exclusions may apply. Come in today and take a look at our selection.

40% OFF PLAIN GOLD

For the month of September Gems N' Loans is offering 40% off plain gold. Come in today and take advantage of this incredible offer, some exclusions may apply. This sale is at all four Gems N' Loans locations, Escondido, Oceanside, Vista and Temecula. If you see something you like in our stores, we can help you finance with 90 day payment options, same as cash.