When is National Jewel Day?
March 13th is National Jewel Day.
What is National Jewel Day?
Grandma’s antique ring isn’t getting any younger. When are you going to pull that out? National Jewel Day is a decent occasion. It’s a day to slap on some bling and celebrate beautiful jewelry.
Gems come in a rainbow of shapes, size, and color. Some grow deep in the earth, others in coastal seas. Diamonds alone range from a steely grey to a leafy green. Time was that only royalty and nobility wore jewelry. Times have changed.
So whether you shake a jeweler’s hand or just slip on a bracelet, celebrate National Jewel Day with some tasteful flair.
Fun facts about National Jewel Day!
- The birthstone for March is Aquamarine, a gem reputed to ensure a good night’s sleep if placed under the pillow.
- Garnets—the birthstone for January—were named after pomegranate seeds.
- A pearl takes 1 to 3 years to grow.
- Pure diamonds have no color. Colored diamonds are riddled with impurities that give them an assortment of hues.
- The softest gemstone is amber, though it’s technically not a gemstone. Amber is prehistoric tree resin that fossilized.
- The word ‘bejeweled’—to adorn or provide someone with jewels—first appeared in the 1550s.
How to celebrate National Jewel Day:
- Glitz it up. Don your finest finery, your diamond pendant or pearl earrings—though maybe not both at the same time.
- Bejewel your loved ones. Give your wife a necklace. Present your mom with amethyst earrings. If you’d rather wait until your anniversary, that birthday, or mother’s day, use National Jewel Day to start your scheming and shopping early.
- Research your birthstone. Find out what supposed magical properties it holds, or why it was chosen for your birth month.
What’s the hashtag for National Jewel Day?
Use #NationalJewelDay on social media to share your birthstone.