Introducing Terra Gift Stones' original line of gemstone tie tacks. Terra shows you why your new gemstones are collectible with a full-color gem profile with each jewelry item.

Madeira is the rarest form of citrine and is difficult to find in the U.S. You will receive a madeira with top gem color meaning that as it is turned in light you will see flashes of gold, brown, and red. Citrine was worn or carried by the Celts and Scots as a protective talisman. It is the birthstone for November. Learn more about madeira citrine in the accompanying Exotic Gemstone Profile. (measures approx. 5/16" high x 1/4" wide)

Gemstone lore: Men should wear madeira citrine to attract prosperity on all levels, especially business success. It can also increase a person’s motivation and improve their use of creative energy.

The olive green color of Moldavite is natural and does not derive from any treatment. It is believed that moldavite was created when a meteorite hit the Earth about 15 million years ago. It is a "single source" gem making it highly collectible. Learn more about moldavite in the accompanying Exotic Gemstone Profile. (measures approx. 5/16" high x 1/4" wide)

Gemstone lore: Men should wear moldavite to strengthen their ability to communicate with others.

Amber was formed 20-60 million years ago when resin seeped out of a now extinct species of conifer tree. It is one of the few organic gemstones meaning that it was created as a byproduct of a plant or animal. A shiny white disk in a piece of amber is called a sun spangle and is an indication that the amber is authentic and not a plastic or copal fake. Learn more about amber in the accompanying Gemstone Profile.
(Amber is is a 10x8 oval cabochon; tie tack measures approx. 3/8" high x 5/16" wide)

Gemstone lore: Men should wear amber to calm negative emotions or anxieties and move to a state of harmony and intellectual pursuits.

Amethyst is a variety of quartz. Some other varieties include citrine, smoky quartz and rose quartz. Amethyst has been used as a gemstone since Egypt's First Dynasty in 3000 BC. The ancient Greeks thought that wearing an amethyst could prevent drunkeness not matter how much wine was consumed. Learn more about amethyst in the accompanying Gemstone Profile.
(Amethyst is an 8x6mm emerald cut faceted gemstone; tie tack measures approx. 5/16" high x 1/4" wide)

Gemstone lore: Men should wear amethyst to increase their sense of satisfaction and happiness. Amethyst is a powerful gemstone that can instill a sense of calm and happiness and is also thought to bring good luck.

Lapis lazuli is one of the few gemstones that can be called a "rock" in geological terms. Your lapis lazuli will be top gem quality with handsome shades of lazurite and gold pyrite flecks and no visible calcite. Lapis lazuli is one of the most ancient gemstones and was greatly valued by the Egyptians, Greeks, Romans and other civilizations. Learn more about lapis lazuli in the accompanying Exotic Gemstone Profile.
(Lapis lazulit is a 10x8mm oval; tie tack measures approx. 3/8" high x 5/16" wide)

Gemstone lore: Men should wear lapis lazuli to increase vitality and virility by releasing pent up tension and anxiety. Wear lapis lazuli when you wish to attract a better job.

Although some people think sapphires are blue, they actually are found in every color except red. Star sapphires exhibit a six-rayed star when a light is shined directly overhead. Some other sapphires exhibit an optical phenomenon called color-change because they change colors when moved from sunlight to incandescent light. Learn more about sapphire in the accompanying Gemstone Profile.
(Sapphire is an 8x6mm emerald cut faceted gemstone; the color is Midnight blue; tie tack measures approx. 5/16" high x 1/4" wide)

Gemstone lore: Men should wear sapphires to increase their natural creativity and intuition. Sapphires can help the wearer follow through and turn ideas into reality.

Citrine is a variety of the quartz mineral species. Crystals can grow quite large, but may not always be suitable for jewelry because of a streaking effect called "color zoning." Citrine has been used for jewelry since the time of the ancient Greeks and Romans. In the 19th century, Queen Victoria popularized the use of the citrine mined in the Cairngorn Mountains of Scotland in jewelry. Learn more about citrine in the accompanying Gemstone Profile.
(Citrine is an 8x6mm oval faceted gemstone in a golden-orange hue; tie tack measures approx. 5/16" high x 1/4" wide)

Gemstone lore: Men should wear citrine to attract prosperity at all levels, especially business success. It can also increase a man’s motivation, self-confidence and improve his use of creative energy.

Peridots are an untreated gemstone with color that is completely natural. It was first discovered off the coast of Egypt in the second century B.C. and was valued by the ancient Greeks and Romans. Today the rarest and most sought after peridots are the ones that came from outer space in meteors that have struck the Earth. It is the birthstone for August. Learn more about peridot in the accompanying Gemstone Profile.
(Peridot is an 8x6mm oval, 1.20 carats; tie tack measures approx. 5/16" high x 1/4" wide)

Gemstone lore: Men should wear peridot when they feel they will be under stress because of the stone’s calming influence. It is also helpful for making a man open for new challenges and to help discover his purpose in life.

Rhodolite garnets range from a bright magenta to a pinkish- or purplish-red. The ancient Greeks loved garnets and used them extensively in all types of jewelry. During the Crusades, soldiers often placed garnets in their shields and sword hilts since they thought the gems would protect them from injury. It is the birthstone for January. Learn more about rhodolite garnet in the accompanying Gemstone Profile.
(Rhodolite is an 8x6mm oval, 1.43 carats; tie tack measures approx. 5/16" high x 1/4" wide)

Gemstone lore: Men should wear rhodolite garnet to enhance their personal productivity. It should also be worn as a protective stone by travelers, soldiers, police or anyone facing danger.

Turquoise is found in colors ranging from yellowish-green to greenish-blue to light blue. The ancient Egyptians pharaohs loved turquoise and used it as beads or inlay in exquisite gold jewelry. Turquoise became very popular in the Middle Ages and was set alongside the most valuable gemstones. Today turquoise is often associated with the Native American jewelry of the U.S. Southwest. It is the birthstone for December. Learn more about turquoise in the accompanying Gemstone Profile.
(Turquoise is a 10x8mm cabochon, treatment color stabilized; EACH turquoise tie tack will be slightly different due to different patterns of black veining on the gem; tie tack measures approx. 3/8" high x 5/16" wide)

Gemstone lore: Men should wear turquoise to enhance their sense of generosity and affection. The uplifting influence of turquoise can help to heal wounds between friends, lovers or even enemies.