Celebrate Rubies — July’s Birthstone!
Happy Birthday, July babies! To celebrate your summer birthstone, we’re paying tribute to the romantic and luxurious ruby. Read on for fun and interesting facts about rubies: Ruby is the birthstone [...]
Six Steps to a Successful Estate Jewelry Sale
Thinking about selling your estate jewelry? It can be a daunting task, especially if you have an emotional attachment to some (or all) of the jewelry. Before you decide, read these [...]
Fun and Interesting Facts About Diamonds — Take the Quiz!
If you’re lucky enough to have been born in April, you get to claim the diamond as your birthstone. Whether you have an April birthday or not, this glamorous gemstone is [...]
Understanding Gemstones — Before You Buy or Sell
Valentine’s Day is on the heart and mind, and nothing says romance like a romantic red ruby or regal purple amethyst. Various gemstones make popular gifts, but before you buy a [...]
Celebrate Autumn with Gemstones in the Colors of Fall
The beautiful oranges, reds and yellows of falling leaves conjure up many feelings and memories of fall leaves — sunsets over the mountains, pumpkins and cornucopias. In celebration of autumn, take [...]
Looking at the Origin of Opals
Happy Birthday October babies! In celebration of October’s magical and mysterious birthstone, the opal, let’s take a look at some interesting and rare facts about the origin and value of opals. [...]
Opal Birthstone: True or False Quiz
Opals, the birthstone for the month of October, have a mystery and history as interesting as their iridescence. Whether you were born in October or not, test your knowledge of opals [...]
Princess Diana’s Influence on Jewelry Style
It has been 20 years since the passing of Princess Diana, and her legacy is remembered by the world as strongly today as it was two decades ago. Kept [...]
Healing Properties of Popular Gemstones
For centuries, people have believed in the healing qualities of crystals and gemstones; not surprisingly, as they are among the oldest natural objects on earth. Here’s a quick guide on the [...]
All About Aquamarines
All About Aquamarines Happy birthday March babies! Your official birthstone is not only beautiful, it’s full of history and mythology. Here are some interesting facts about your birthstone, the [...]