Sapphire is the birthstone for the month of September. Treasured for centuries, sapphires are often associated with royalty. Their name comes from the Greek word sappheiros, meaning blue. Though famed for having a vivid blue hue, September’s birthstone comes in every color of the rainbow except red (ruby is the red variety of corundum). Sapphires… Continue reading September Birthstone: Sapphire
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August Birthstone: Spinel
While peridot is usually thought to be the birthstone for August, spinel is considered an alternative gem. Spinel comes in a rainbow of colors, including red, purple, and blue. Because of this, August’s birthstone is often mistaken for other gemstones. The most famous of which is probably the Black Prince’s Ruby in the Imperial State… Continue reading August Birthstone: Spinel
July Birthstone: Ruby
Ruby is the birthstone for the month of July. Symbolizing love and passion, ruby is one of the world’s most desired gemstones. “The king of gems” has been thought to have powers such as blessing its wearer with good fortune and curing disease. In addition to their perceived powers, rubies have exceptional hardness (second only… Continue reading July Birthstone: Ruby
Lab-Grown vs. Natural Diamonds
Today, natural diamonds are a popular choice for engagement rings, but there is still much confusion surrounding their synthetic counterpart. Lab-grown diamonds, also commonly known as either man-made or synthetic diamonds, have recently been increasing in popularity. As their name suggests, these gems are grown in a laboratory instead of the earth. They do, however,… Continue reading Lab-Grown vs. Natural Diamonds
May Birthstone: Emerald
Emerald is the birthstone for the month of May. With their dazzling green color, emeralds have been treasured for thousands of years (Cleopatra was known for her love of them). It has been said that emeralds have multiple benefits from curing diseases to giving their wearers the gift of eloquence. Few areas have the right… Continue reading May Birthstone: Emerald
The Pros and Cons of Different Diamond Shapes: Part II
Pear Cut For those looking for a traditional yet unique style, pear-shaped stones are a great option. Both brilliant and elongating, pears face up larger than most other cuts. They can also be affordable compared to more popular diamond cuts. However, they exhibit bowties, and the tip of the gem is vulnerable to chipping and… Continue reading The Pros and Cons of Different Diamond Shapes: Part II
The Pros and Cons of Different Diamond Shapes
Round Cut Oval Cut Cushion Cut Princess Cut Princess Cut Marquise Cut Emerald Cut Asscher Cut Round Cut With its exceptional brilliance and classic appeal, the round cut is the most popular shape for engagement rings. Having 58 facets to reflect light, these stones are dazzling and attention grabbing. Additionally, they are both versatile,… Continue reading The Pros and Cons of Different Diamond Shapes
Why you shouldn’t settle for roses and candy on February 14
Ditch the roses and candy and get creative. Why? Because if your partner is expecting more that doesn’t mean they are shallow, it just means they want to see your thoughtful side. In fact, flowers and candy are actually pretty expensive and there are so many options out there. Getting the standard cliche gift really just… Continue reading Why you shouldn’t settle for roses and candy on February 14
Holiday Jewelry Gift Ideas You Never Would Have Thought Of…
With the holidays approaching, the stress ensues. But why should a wonderful thing such as giving gifts be negative? Maybe because it gets harder every single year to top last year’s gift and with so many products on the market we are left feeling overwhelmed. Some people have the unfortunate task of shopping for someone… Continue reading Holiday Jewelry Gift Ideas You Never Would Have Thought Of…
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