20th Nov 2021
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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20th Aug 2021
Velvety blue. Liquid blue. Evening-sky blue. Cornflower blue. Sapphire has been coveted for centuries and romanticized through these and other terms which celebrate the rich hue of the ultimate blue…
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16th Jul 2021
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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28th May 2021
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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13th Mar 2020
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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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…
Read The Article27th Feb 2020
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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27th Feb 2020
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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8th Mar 2018
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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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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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…
Read The Article15th Feb 2014
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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