October Birthstone Highlight
Individuals born in October get to choose between two birthstones - opal and tourmaline! October's birthstones offer a full spectrum of gems to suit anyone's personal style.
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August Birthstone Highlight
August not only has Peridot as a birthstone, but the recent addition of Spinel! Spinel was added to the August birthstone lineup in 2016, and it adds a multitude of color choices, while peridot was the original birthstone for August since 1912.
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Topics: fun facts, necklace, peridot, ring, summer style, august, august birthstone, birthstone, Birthstones, fashion, gia, jewelry tips, peridot jewelry, spinel, style, summer, Uncategorized, Victorian Era, vintage jewelry, jewelry, American Gem Society, estate, estate jewelry, gemstone, gemstones, Jewelry Trends, michaels jewelers, necklaces, rings
Have you ever noticed the term “Fluorescence” when shopping for a diamond? Did you know that some diamonds show effects under ultraviolet light?
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July Ruby Birthstone
It's officially summer and we're excited to share the next gemstone in our birthstone highlight series! Referred to as the king of precious stones, ruby is the red variety of the mineral corundum.
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Today we’re highlighting the February birthstone, amethyst. While amethyst is most commonly recognized to be a purple color, this gemstone can range from a light pinkish violet to a deep purple. The same stone can even have layers or color variants.
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Pantone has recently announced the 2018 Color of the Year - Ultra Violet. For those of you who have a passion for purple, this color trend is for you!
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With our Wedding Band Event around the corner, we wanted to share 10 Tips From the Pros (our Managers) on buying Wedding Bands and Anniversary Bands:
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Peter and Lisa met through a mutual friend in April 2014. They started dating shortly after and both knew from our first date that something special was happening between them. A few months into dating, we planned to have a baby - and now have a beautiful little girl.
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Why do you need your jewelry appraised and why do you need it re-appraised every 7 years?
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Topics: restyle, appraisal, Jewelry Service, Uncategorized, American Gem Society, estate jewelry, redesign
Did you know that only 5% of jewelers, designers and appraisers have met the American Gem Society standards? We are here to tell you what exactly is the American Gem Society (AGS) and why it is so important to find a jeweler who is AGS certified.
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