Did you know that each month of the year is associated with a specific color, carrying symbolic meanings and historical ...

The diamond is the birthstone for April. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. While this gemstone is well-known for its colorless or white variety, there are colored diamonds ...

The month has three birthstones: alexandrite, pearl and moonstone. Alexandrite is a rare variety of mineral that changes color depending on the light, according to the Geological Institute of America.