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Signatures of Nature - Gemstone Inclusions

Like snowflakes or fingerprints, no two natural gemstones will ever be the exact same. This is especially evident in stones with inclusions. Take, for example, salt and pepper diamonds. The color a...

One Of Jewelry's Most Misunderstood Gemstones - The Garnet

When most people think of garnet gemstones, they think of the deep red color that is most common in garnets. However, many people don't know that garnet comes in a wide range of colors, including g...

December's Birthstones: Turquoise, Tanzanite, & Topaz - Oh My!

  December boasts not just one, but three beautiful blue birthstones: turquoise, tanzanite, and topaz. Each gemstone has its own unique look and properties that make them gorgeous choices for custo...

Citrine

Citrine is one of the November birthstones, as well as being the gem of the 13th anniversary. Its relatively low cost combined and its good durability make it a fantastic choice for a custom ring!...

The Wonder From Down Under - Precious Opals

  With its fireworks of rainbow color, opal has mesmerized mankind for ages and continues to be one of the most unique and valued gemstones on Earth. Much like snowflakes, no two precious opals wil...

Scintillating Sapphires: September's Birthstone

  One of the four precious gemstones, sapphire has long been coveted by many cultures & has adorned royalty for ages. Today, sapphire is the September birthstone and the designated gemstone of ...

Peridot - Not From This World

Peridot is the birthstone of August & designated gemstone of the 16th anniversary. This beautiful lime-green gemstone was one of the first gemstones to ever be mined & has held cultural imp...

Moissanite - The Best Kept Secret In Wedding & Engagement Jewelry!

Moissanite VS. Diamond Moissanite is one of the best secrets in wedding and engagement jewelry! Moissanite not only has a higher refractive index than diamond (meaning more sparkle!) and nearly the...

July's Birthstone: The Elegant & Powerful Ruby

Ruby - the gem of love, passion, life, fortune, and power! One of the rarest and most sought-after gems in the world, this stunning precious gem has been revered for thousands of years by many cult...

The Irish Claddagh Ring: A Symbol Of Friendship, Love, And Loyalty

The Irish Claddagh Ring: A Symbol Of Friendship, Love, And Loyalty The Claddagh ring has been a symbol of love and unity for over 300 years. A great way to show one’s Irish heritage or simply expr...