With all the at-home time, who’s not buying online? Well, jewelry’s no exception. Here are some tips if you want to buy beautiful baubles from your cellphone, iPad, or laptop. Know your site: There are reliable sites and then there’s “Joe’s House o’ Jewels.” Some, like chains and totally online sites like Blue Nile and […]
The sapphire, September’s birthstone, has been the sign of royalty and prophecy over the centuries. Learn more about this beautiful gemstone.
A stunning brooch can turn a ho-hum outfit to WOW! Here are 10 tips for getting the most out of your fabulous pins.
The spinel, August’s birthstone, may be on the cusp of high popularity. It’s still affordable, but has a brilliant red color that can rival a ruby.
Learn the factors that can make your jewelry worth more, including quality, style, and origin.
The ruby, July’s birthstone, blazes with fire. These gems can be more expensive than diamonds. See how to buy ruby jewelry and their lore.
The moonstone, June’s birthstone, is a shimmery gemstone that creates beautiful jewelry.
While we associate jade with China, it’s steadily gained in popularity around the world for its beauty and the artistry of its carvers. What people call “jade” is actually two types of mineral: Nephrite gets its color from magnesium for muted colors ranging from light to dark green, yellow, brown, black, gray, and white. A […]
Big girls need big diamonds.” —Elizabeth Taylor If you have an April birthday, you hit the birthstone jackpot. Diamonds are scarce, strong, and the stuff of dreams, full of fire and promise. Here are some things to know about this ultimate sparkler. The first known diamonds were found in India in the 4th century B.C. […]
For centuries, people have believed in the power of certain gemstones to heal ailments, strengthen hopes and ward off evil. Even if you’re not sold on the powers of crystals, it’s an intriguing concept. While there’s no scientific evidence that crystals can heal, they’ve been a part of what we now call “alternative medicine” for […]
