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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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Wear Your Moonbeams: June’s “Other” Birthstone, the Moonstone

By on May 30, 2022 in Blog

June actually has several birthstones; we’ve discussed pearls and alexandrite in previous articles. This month I want to spotlight the luminous moonstone gem, both affordable and beautiful. In Hindu mythology, that moonstone was said to be created from moonbeams, which explained the beautiful “moonlight” that shimmers across the stone. It’s affordable, mysterious, and beautiful. Moonstone […]

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Shine Bright Like An Amethyst, February’s Birthstone

By on January 30, 2022 in Blog

“If you want to make a statement, wear purple.” —Baron Davis Did you know that amethysts were once more valuable than sapphires? This lilac to deep purple variety of quartz were exceeding rare until the 19th century, and were worn by royalty around the world. When large deposits were found in Brazil, the stones became […]

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Blue Skies and a Holiday Surprise—Celebrating December’s birthstones

By on December 9, 2021 in Blog

The air outside may be crisp, but December’s birthstones— turquoise, zircon, and Tanzanite—bring the blue sky to your holiday outfits. As the GIA writes, each “has its own unique take on the color blue.” We’ve discussed Tanzanite previously so let’s focus on the first two. Turquoise: Native American holy stone This semi-translucent stone ranges from […]

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Ravishing Ruby, July’s Birthstone of Passion

By on July 13, 2021 in Blog

The intense red of the ruby, July’s birthstone, evokes strong emotions: passion, love, and fury. In fact, early civilizations equated its color with blood. In medieval times, they were believed to bring health, wisdom, wealth and success in love—and also thought to provide protection (cue the ruby red slippers!). Fun facts about the King of […]

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