PURPLE SAPPHIRE JEWELRY
Wait? PURPLE?!? As many of us know, sapphire (the official birthstone for September) is blue. At least that’s the most common color. But some also know that sapphire comes in just about every color of [Read More…]
Gemstones
IS IT A CZ OR IS IT A DIAMOND?
I’ve had guys come into the jewelry store looking for engagement rings. The funny thing is, they ask for a cubic zirconia (a.k.a. CZ) in the center instead of a real diamond. They’ll laugh and [Read More…]
THE TOP 10 REASONS TO BUY SAPPHIRE!
Sapphires are a very popular gemstone choice for many people due to their beauty, durability, and symbolic meanings. And since it is sapphire month, here are the top 10 reasons to buy sapphire: Beauty: Sapphires [Read More…]
WHAT DOES YOUR BIRTHSTONE MEAN?
Not only do the 12 months of the year have their own birthstones, but did you know, they also have their own individual meanings as well? In fact, some birthstones have not one, not two, [Read More…]
WHAT CAUSES THE MANY DIFFERENT HUES OF PERIDOT?
The gemstone peridot, which is a variety of the mineral olivine, can exhibit different color variations due to variations in its chemical composition and the presence of trace elements. The green color of peridot is [Read More…]
FIND THE GEM PUZZLE
Like puzzles? Good. Let’s have some fun. I’ve created a word search puzzle that holds one hidden GEM. That’s right, JUST ONE. One word; GEM, located only once in this entire crazy eye-boggling puzzle. Can [Read More…]
THE MOST FAMOUS ENGAGEMENT RING IN THE WORLD
Princess… Let’s face it, Kate Middleton is the modern day princess. And her engagement ring is the most perfect ring ever. With a gigantic royal blue Sapphire gemstone, surrounded by hordes of lustrous diamonds, her [Read More…]
CUSTOM DESIGN FROM START TO FINISH
Custom design is the cream of the crop… After all, most jewelry is created this way. You can’t get any better than custom, especially when you’re repurposing gemstones or diamonds that you already own (and [Read More…]
PERIDOT GEMSTONE TRIVIA
Now that it’s August… How about some fun with the birthstone of the month: PERIDOT! Let’s dive into some fun facts, history, and trivia about the green gem, and all those August birthdays. Enjoy! Peridot [Read More…]
WHY ARE NATURAL RUBIES SO HARD TO FIND?
Ruby is July’s birthstone… So why is it so hard to find a real one? Literally almost all of the rubies you see in jewelry stores today are NOT THE REAL GEMSTONE! Meaning, almost all [Read More…]
10 COMPELLING REASONS TO BUY A RUBY: THE BIRTHSTONE FOR JULY!
Those born in July are fortunate to have the radiant ruby as their birthstone. With its mesmerizing red hues and remarkable symbolism, rubies have captivated individuals for centuries. Whether you’re a July-born enthusiast or simply [Read More…]
WHAT DOES THE MOH’S SCALE OF HARDNESS MEAN TO JEWELRY?
The MOH’s scale of hardness is a scale used to measure the hardness of minerals and gemstones. It was created by Friedrich Mohs in 1812, and it is still widely used today. The scale ranges [Read More…]