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  • 20th Nov 2021

    Turquoise - December Birthstone

    Those of you born in December, are triply blessed with three birthstone choices; tanzanite, zircon and turquoise. If blue is your favorite color, these three birthstones provide a wide variety of sh…

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  • August Birthstone: Peridot - facts and lore

    17th Jul 2021

    August Birthstone: Peridot - facts and lore

    Those of us born in August are lucky to have a choice of two fabulous birthstones, peridot and spinel. Since August is my birth month, I am particularly fond of these two less well known, but…

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  • June Birthstone: Moonstone - facts and lore

    28th May 2021

    June Birthstone: Moonstone - facts and lore

    Those of you born in June, like our daughter Amy, are lucky to have three unique and amazing birthstones to choose from; alexandrite, pearl and moonstone. In this blog I’ll discuss that shimmering…

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  • Tanzanite, A December Birthstone

    14th Mar 2020

    Tanzanite, A December Birthstone

    Those of you born in December, are triply blessed with birthstone choices, between tanzanite, zircon and turquoise. If blue is your favorite color, these three gemstones provide a wide variety of…

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  • 12th Mar 2020

    Cleaning Fine Gemstone Jewelry

    Even the most beautiful jewelry can lose its sparkle, shine and luster as a result of plain old everyday living. The dust, dirt and grime from normal wear and handling can make your fabulous new&nb…

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  • 27th Feb 2020

    What Is A Gemstone?

    What qualifies as a "Gemstone"?Gemstones are either minerals or organic matter (the products of living or once-living organisms and biological processes) that have been cut, polished and fashioned for…

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  • Caring For Fine Gemstone Jewelry

    27th Feb 2020

    Caring For Fine Gemstone Jewelry

    Fine gemstone jewelry is among the most cherished of accessories. If you’re like many people, you remember, like it was just yesterday, receiving your very first fine jewelry piece. The feeling is…

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  • Botanical Gardens 'Atlanta Blooms'

    8th Mar 2018

    Botanical Gardens 'Atlanta Blooms'

    My passion for striking and mesmerizing colors is not limited to gemstones and our jewelry. Shopping my selection of one-of-a-kind and limited edition jewelry, it is evident the inspiration for my d…

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  • 14th Jul 2017

    July Birthstone: Ruby - facts and lore

    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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  • 8th Sep 2016

    Our second trip to California wine country.

    January 2015 marked our second trip to California wine country and Napa Valley . Our daughter spearheaded the trip because of a San Francisco business trip she had, which coincided with my…

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  • 15th Feb 2014

    Gemstone treatments/enhancements explained

    Although cutting and polishing a gemstone are the most basic forms of enhancement used to fully display the beauty of a gemstone, man has developed numerous treatments and methods to improve upo…

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