14th Jul 2017
The name ruby is derived from the Latin word “ruber” meaning red. No other red gemstone can compare to the intense, rich hues of fine ruby. Its fiery red color is closely linked to the heart and dee…
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2nd Mar 2017
Aquamarine’s very name is taken from two Latin words; aqua (water) and marina (of the sea) together translating to “seawater”. March’s birthstone conjures up mental pictures of the crystal clear bl…
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28th Feb 2017
Ever wonder about the path a gemstone follows from its ‘birth’ as a crystal to its ultimate use in a piece of jewelry? This blog will follow February’s birthstone, amethyst, through its various sta…
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28th Feb 2017
On February 22, while in Sarasota, Florida we had the opportunity to attend the 20th annual Circus Sarasota; something we hadn’t done in years. I was quite surprised to learn that Nik Wallenda, the…
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100 East Fine Jewelry’s focus is COLOR. Virtually all our jewelry pieces contain colored gemstones inspired by, among other things, the colors and beauty of nature. We recently visited The Butterfly…
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10th Feb 2017
100 East Fine Jewelry is all about color. We specialize in selling jewelry pieces containing colored gemstones or with multiple colors of metal. That’s why we follow, with vested interest,…
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10th Feb 2017
100 East Fine Jewelry is all about color. Specializing in selling jewelry pieces containing colored gemstones or with multiple colors of metal, we follow with interest Pantone’s annual Color of t…
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My wife and I recently had the opportunity to stay at the West Baden Springs Hotel for a relaxing weekend away and to get into the holiday spirit. The hotel, designated a National Historic Landmark…
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5th Dec 2016
Recently, I participated in a continuing education class at the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) Carlsbad, California campus. In addition to the classwork, I found a number of lobby displ…
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Three gemstones are listed as December birthstones. Below is some background regarding the three.TanzaniteNo recent discovery has had a greater impact on the gemstone market than tanzanite. In 1967,…
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No, not Katy Perry the singer! I don’t believe even on her worst day could she pass for a guy. This blog is about her namesake, Katy Perry the chicken.The rest of the story.Earlier this year, three…
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In a recent blog post featuring Lake Michigan sunsets, we showed a photo taken while attending a dear friend’s wedding reception at a site overlooking Lake Michigan in upper, lower Michigan not far…
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