Interesting and Important ReadsThe Rise of Men's Jewelry: A Personal Touch to High-End Style

The Rise of Men's Jewelry: A Personal Touch to High-End Style

In recent years, there has been a noticeable shift in the world of fashion: the growing popularity of men's jewelry. No longer limited to the traditional watch or wedding band, men’s fine jewelry i...

Interesting and Important Readsare diamonds breakable. Oval eternity band

Diamonds: Unbreakable or Myth Busted?

When we think of diamonds, we often picture these dazzling gems as the epitome of strength and durability. After all, isn't that why we say "diamonds are forever"? But have you ever wondered, "Can ...

Interesting and Important ReadsYellow gold custom made wedding bands

All About Jewelry Design

  What is jewelry design?   Jewelry design is the process of creating a piece of jewelry from concept to completion. It combines elements such as gems, precious metals, and othe...

Interesting and Important Readscustom made Emerald cut diamond ring

Diamond Cut: What Buyers Need to Know

Buying a diamond can seem like a daunting task if you don’t know what to look for. This is especially true when you want to buy a loose stone or create a custom piece. At the end of the day, there...

Interesting and Important ReadsProposing with A Ring, When and How Did It Start

Proposing with A Ring, When and How Did It Start

Most girls think about that day with anticipation: the handsome man of their dreams drops on one knee. Pulling a ring out of his pocket, he asks her to marry him. For days, and weeks and months th...

Interesting and Important ReadsMining Today Is Not What It Used To Be

Mining Today Is Not What It Used To Be

There are no two ways to say it – mining has a bad reputation. From chronic illness, cancer, and premature death to forced labor and modern-day slavery—and let’s not forget those billions of doll...

Interesting and Important ReadsFluorescence in a Diamond

Fluorescence in a Diamond

What is Fluorescence in a Diamond Fluorescence is a type of luminescence that can occur in gas, liquid, or solid chemical systems. It’s an emission of electromagnetic radiation, usually in the ...

Interesting and Important ReadsLab Created Diamonds, Moissanite, Natural Diamonds; What’s right for you

Lab Created Diamonds, Moissanite, Natural Diamonds; What’s right for you

One of the biggest trends in jewelry these days is lab created diamonds. With origins in the 1950s, this product was only used for industrial purposes up until the last decade. Then, as now, you n...

BirthstonesDecember Birthstone Turquoise

December Birthstone Turquoise

When Turkish traders introduced this “Persian blue” stone to Europe via the Silk Road in the 13th century, they influenced the gemstone’s name. The word “turquoise” comes from the French pierre to...

BirthstonesNovember Birthstone Topaz

November Birthstone Topaz

Originally put into jewelry primarily in its brown and yellow forms, Topaz is a versatile gem naturally colorless but can appear in many colors because of impurities. Most common colors are brown ...

BirthstonesOctober Birthstone Tourmaline (and Opal)

October Birthstone Tourmaline (and Opal)

Tourmaline stands apart from other gemstones with its broad spectrum of colors in every shade of the rainbow. The stone was first discovered by Dutch traders off the West Coast of Italy sometime i...

BirthstonesOctober Birthstone Opal (and Tourmaline)

October Birthstone Opal (and Tourmaline)

The name “opal” originates from the Greek word opallios, which meant “to see a change in color” and from the Sanskrit "upata" for "precious stone”. In ancient times, the Opal was known as the ...

BirthstonesSeptember Birthstone: Sapphire

September Birthstone: Sapphire

Modern, Ancient, Esoteric, and Folklore Beliefs: The name sapphire is derived from the Latin word ““saphirus” and the Greek word “sapheiros,” both meaning blue. The sapphire is a corundum, a...

BirthstonesAugust Birthstone Peridot

August Birthstone Peridot

August birthstone is Peridot, it has a rich history and holds significant meaning. Known for its vibrant green color, Peridot has been cherished and admired for centuries. The name "p...

BirthstonesJuly Birthstone: Ruby

July Birthstone: Ruby

Ruby is the gemstone to be given on the 15th and 40th wedding anniversaries.   The Ruby represents love, passion and courage. Rubies have been the prized possession of emp...

BirthstonesJune Birthstone is Pearl

June Birthstone is Pearl

The 30’th wedding anniversary is associated with Pearl.                           The natural Pearl forms in mollusks (clams, oysters, mussels a...

BirthstonesMay Birthstone is Emerald

May Birthstone is Emerald

Emerald is the birthstone related to those born in the month of May   Although Emerald is associated with May as a birthstone, as far as the Zodiac signs the Emerald is associated with the C...

BirthstonesApril Birthstone is a Diamond

April Birthstone is a Diamond

A Diamond is the hardest substance known and is made of just one element: Carbon. Its structure makes it 58 times harder than anything in nature and can only be cut with another diamond. The name ...

BirthstonesMarch Birthstone is Aquamarine

March Birthstone is Aquamarine

Aquamarine refers to beryl it is usually clear, but iron content gives it its blue/green color. The green of aquamarine is a watery green without any traces of yellow. #Beryl is a mineral composed...

BirthstonesFebruary Birthstone is Amethyst

February Birthstone is Amethyst

The Amethyst has a beautiful Purple color and is composed of #quartz, which is the second most abundant material found in the Earth’s crust. Amethyst gets its color from irradiation, iron impuriti...

BirthstonesJanuary Birthstone is Garnet

January Birthstone is Garnet

In medieval times, the stones were thought to cure depression, protect against bad dreams, and heal liver diseases. Garnets were also worn to enhance bodily strength, and for endurance and vig...