Sterling Silver and 14k Yellow Gold White Topaz and Oval Amethyst Ring

Amethyst: The February Birthstone

By on June 13, 2011

For those wondering what is the birthstone for February, it is the beautiful amethyst, which is a member of the crystalline quartz family.  Even before there was such a thing as the February birthstone, amethyst had been an immensely popular gemstone for a long time.  There is quite a bit of vintage amethyst jewelry to [...]

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Genuine Garnet Necklace

Garnet: The January Birthstone

By on June 1, 2011

Garnet is sometimes wrongly thought of as a low-priced dark red gemstone whose only claim to fame is that it is the traditional January birthstone.  The fact that it has been around for so long, (it has been found in graves from pre-historic times) and the fact that it was popular in 18th and 19th [...]

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Pearl Bridal Jewelry Set

What You Should Know about Bridal Jewelry Sets

By on May 25, 2011

The jewelry you wear on your wedding day is a very important part of your overall look on what will most likely be one of the most important and memorable days of your life.  You want everything to be perfect that day, including the way you and your bridesmaids look.  Of course, there are always [...]

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Diamond Engagement Ring

How to Tell if a Diamond is Real

By on May 18, 2011

One thing many people worry about when it is time to buy a diamond is whether or not it is a genuine diamond.  They wonder how to tell if a diamond is real, and what they can do to protect themselves against buying a stone that isn’t what it was represented to be – a [...]

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Princess Cut Diamond Ring

Sparkle and Fire: Princess Cut Diamond Rings

By on May 11, 2011

If you have decided that princess cut diamond rings are just about the most beautiful things on the face of the earth because of the amount of sparkle and fire they have, you are not alone.  Second in popularity only to the round brilliant cut, princess cut diamonds are so beautiful that many brides-to-be have [...]

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Best Friend Heart Necklace

Best Friend Necklaces: One of the Best Ways to Commemorate That Special Bond

By on May 8, 2011

It is very true that one of the most important things in life is having friends.  They are there for you in good times as well as the bad times, and they just make life more enjoyable. When one is lucky enough to have a best friend, one of the best ways to commemorate the special [...]

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