Birthstones are a beautiful way to celebrate your birthday month—and make for great jewelry gifts, too! From birthday gifts for a friend and Mother's Day necklaces to Valentine's Day jewelry gifts, ...

Jewels, birthstones, gemstones—so many names for the glitzy, glamorous stones so many of us love to wear each and every day. This got us thinking: Is there a difference between jewels and gems? To ...

Need a news break? Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more! Peridot is a yellow-green gemstone that comes from the mineral olivine. Its name derives from the Arabic word "faridat," ...

What does it mean when the leaves are changing, everything is pumpkin spice flavored and Halloween candy is on sale? It’s October! And what better way to honor our favorite October babies than with ...

Peridot is a yellow-green gemstone that comes from the mineral olivine. Its name derives from the Arabic word "faridat," which means "gem." However, some scholars believe peridot gets its name from ...

Looking for a free mini puzzle? Play the USA TODAY Quick Cross now. Peridot is a yellow-green gemstone that comes from the mineral olivine. Its name derives from the Arabic word "faridat," which means ...

People born in August can have one of two astrological signs: Leo (born between August 1 and August 22) or Virgo (born between August 23 and August 31). The gladiolus and poppy also represent those ...