Spotlight on: Onyx Jewelry Too many people lack an appreciation for onyx, compared to other gemstones. People know the origins of diamonds and pearls, but who knows where onyx is born, or how its lustrous bands of color are formed? In fact, the average person is apt to know only of black onyx, when in…
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Some people have the knack for jewelry shopping—and some just don’t! While shopping for jewelry is generally a very personal gift, it can be done. It doesn’t have to be daunting, as some of these tips will help you through the process of finding awesome jewelry for a loved one! Diamonds may be a girl’s…
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Mixing various tones of precious metals is a trend that’s been in the works for some time now. Mixing colored gemstones, while not as popular, is a great way to let your creativity shine through your wardrobe. Mixing gemstones creates a fun, fashionable, and eye-catching accessory! To dress up bland outfits or accentuate a color…
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You have to admit: your birthstone really does encompass various qualities of yourself. Isn’t it fitting that there are three different December birthstones Tanzanite, Turquoise and Zircon to encompass the varying personalities and attributes that December babies have to offer. Tanzanite is one of the more recently discovered gemstones dating back only to the…
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November marks a number of things in American Society: the much-anticipated Thanksgiving dinner, the long-awaited end of hurricane season and this year brings us a cut-throat election. November also brings new birthstones to the table: topaz and citrine. While the most traditional form of Topaz is the Imperial Topaz, adopted by the Russian Czars in…
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Welcome to the month of October! After a long awaited 10 months, we’re here: in the midst of Football, Fall, Halloween and cooler weather on the horizon. What better way to celebrate the beginning of the month than to introduce the birthstones of October: Opal and Tourmaline. Opal is the national gemstone of Australia who…
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Today’s Thirsty Thursday happy hour is brought to you by the number 4: the number of different gemstone types found on this stunning, colorful ring! Citrine, topaz, amethysts and diamonds combine in this great abstract 18kt yellow gold ring. Bars of faceted color splay in every direction while a banner of diamonds weaves through the…
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October has the privilege of two birthstones: tourmaline & opal. Today, we’re focusing on opals, which are the more traditional of the two. Opals are formed in fissures of pretty much any rock, but most commonly limonite, sandstone, rhyolite, marl and basalt. It’s a mineral gem deposit that forms at relatively low temperatures, and it’s…
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While we’re still enthralled with September’s sapphires, it’s no secret that we’re equal opportunity gemstone lovers. With an entire calendar full of gorgeous birthstone jewelry, it’s hard to focus on one at a time! Especially when you consider that some month’s pull double duty: June offers Alexandrite as an alternative to the classic pearl. October…
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When you think of luxury jewelry that is only available to those who are exclusive and elite in society, you have a certain image in your mind. You’re thinking of huge diamonds, necklaces dripping with gemstones and watches that you will only see on the likes of Brad Pitt. The last thing you probably will…
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One of Alexandrite’s most stunning properties is its ability to change color depending on viewing angle and light source. This gem, a form of chrysoberyl, can exhibit hues that range from emerald green to ruby red, and everywhere in between. This particular trio of Alexandrite is mounted in a white gold dome for a completely…
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June’s Couture Show in Las Vegas shed a lot of light on a number of fashionable trends and phases. In the accessories category, there are many precious and semi-precious stones hitting the top ranks. Those and other trends are featured below. One of a kind pieces of jewelry were amongst the top fashion trends at…
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It’s been a while since we shared some of our favorite engagement rings from the online showroom, so today we thought we’d indulge. Our newest cravings have made us sweet on marquise engagement rings – especially our largest! Marquise engagement rings became enormously popular in the late 70’s – early 90’s, but have been keeping…
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Today we are spotlighting a gemstone in a league of its own—it is not a crystal, and it actually has a little bit of water in it at all times. Known for its playful color properties, you’ve probably seen opal more abundantly in necklaces or earrings rather than bracelets or rings. This is simply because…
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