11/06/2026
https://www.chrissiharmon.com/blog/2026/6/8/pearls-gems-from-the-sea
Pearls are the renowned birthstone for the month of June, along with Agate. Pearls are unique in that they are one of the few gemstones derived strictly from organic material. Pearl’s gem material is composed entirely of calcium carbonate particles arranged in overlapping layers and bound together