It’s Christmas time! That means decorating a big pine tree with all your favorite ornaments, drinking eggnog, spending time with your family and giving them their favorite gifts. Gift giving on Christmas started around 336 CE when the story of the Biblical Magi gave gifts to baby Jesus on his birthday, December 25th. Not only […]
Opal is one of my favorite gemstones. The fiery colors of white, blue and orange create a stunning centerpiece for any jewelry. While these are the colors we see most often in opal, this gemstone can come in a variety of colors. The rarest of these colors is the black opal, which has reflections of […]
The beautiful dark blue of sapphires is the birthstone for the month of September, and a classic gift for the 5th and 45th anniversaries. But, did you know that sapphire can come in every color except red? Once it’s red, it’s a ruby. Sapphires offer a really good alternative to colored diamonds that are much […]
August is the month of peridot, a beautiful light green gemstone. This is one of the few gemstones that can only occur in one color, though it can still range in different hues of color. The colors range from yellowish-green to brownish-green. Peridot is brought to the surface by volcanoes and can occasionally be found […]
Red, white, and blue. Not only the colors of our beautiful United States flag, but also the colors of gemstones suitable for everyday wear! We only recommend a small selection of stones for everyday wear because our lives are full of fun activities and chores which can all put our jewelry at risk. Red refers […]
The most popular kind of pearl is Akoya which comes mostly from Japan and China. Akoya pearls are naturally white with hues of pink, silver, or cream. These pearls can be dyed black with hues of blue or green. There are also Blue Akoya pearls, they have flashes of pink on them and are baroque […]
Emerald is not only the May birthstone, but it is also a diamond shape! This green gemstone was first discovered in ancient Egypt in 330 BC. After its discovery, Cleopatra was famous for always being adorned in the deep green color of emeralds. Today, most emeralds are mined from Columbia, but they also come from […]
Marilyn Monroe once said, “Diamonds are a girl’s best friend,” and she couldn’t have been more right! This iconic saying was first popularized in 1953 and has been a slogan for the jewelry industry ever since. Diamonds are the most popular gemstone today, and for a good reason, they are absolutely gorgeous. This stone is […]
Aquamarine is my personal favorite gemstone! I was born in March, so this beautiful gem is my birthstone. The first piece of jewelry I was given that had aquamarine in it was by my grandfather who I called “Tata”. It was a beautiful sterling silver and gold ring with an oval aquamarine in the center. […]
Everywhere we go during February, there are hearts, roses, and chocolates, but let’s not forget the reason for the Valentine’s season… It’s to show your loved ones how much they mean to you! Valentine’s Day has been celebrated for thousands of years but, did you know Americans aren’t the only ones who celebrate this wonderful […]
