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Tips for organizing your jewelry collection

By on August 22, 2022 in Blog

Just as kids get organized with back-to-school notebooks and pencil cases, this is a good season to organize and declutter your jewelry. There’s nothing worse than not being able to wear something because it’s tangled, damaged, or in a jewelry box pileup. It’s time to bring order and peace to your favorite baubles. Here are […]

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What’s the Value of Your New (or New-to-You) Jewelry?

By on July 20, 2022 in Blog

Imagine you just inherited just a couple of pieces, like grandpa’s gold watch and grandma’s opal earrings, or an entire jewelry box that might—or might not—have some treasures. Or maybe you bought an antique bracelet that you think might be valuable. How do you find what out what they’re worth? Can you get an appraisal […]

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The Ruby, July’s Birthstone, Is The King of Gems

By on July 7, 2022 in Blog

It’s the most expensive colored gemstone, with a hardness second only to a diamond. The ruby birthstone combines rarity with hardness and beauty; high-quality stones are even scarcer than fine diamonds! In ancient India, it was called “ratnaraj,” the “king of precious stones.” They believed rubies symbolized the sun and provided energy and vitality to […]

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For Dads and Grads: The Best Jewelry Gifts Around!

By on June 13, 2022 in Blog

June is the season for people who’ve achieved great things—dads and grads! Whether it’s for Dad—or that important man in your life—or a college grad beginning their post-school life, here are some jewelry gift ideas (at all price points) to add some glitter to their days. For Father’s Day Shopping for the special man in […]

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Emeralds, May’s Birthstone, Bring Love and Hope

By on May 1, 2022 in Blog

“That must be the City of Emeralds!” said Dorothy to her companions. The emerald is a symbol of rebirth and nature—perfect for its role as May’s birthstone. This lush, deep green gem represents good fortune, youth, balance, and growth. Along with rubies, sapphires, and diamonds, the emerald is one of the four recognized precious stones. […]

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October’s birthstone, the Opal: Lightning in a Gemstone

By on October 21, 2021 in Blog

One of the most beautiful and varied gemstones around, the opal—October’s birthstone—has been revered from early days. Bedouins believed they contained lightning and fell from the sky during thunderstorms. Ancient Greeks thought they brought the gift of prophesy and protection. October’s birthstone is a gem like no other. Interesting facts about opals Unlike other gemstones, […]

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September’s Sapphire Birthstone is a Sparkling Royal Gem

By on September 11, 2021 in Blog

What color is a sapphire birthstone? Blue, of course, you say. But it actually comes in a variety of shades, called “fancy sapphires”: yellow, violet, green, orange, pink, and purple. Plus, it’s one of the “big 3” colored gemstones, along with the emerald and ruby. But the sapphire has been prized throughout the centuries. According […]

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10 Hot Facts About Cool Gems (How many do you know?)

By on August 25, 2021 in Blog

With summer’s heat, here are some fun facts about jewelry to take your mind off the weather. Amaze your friends with your knowledge—and if you know more than 7, you’re a jewelry genius! Ancient Egyptians believed that gold was “the flesh of the gods” (since it was so soft) and held mystical powers. The first […]

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