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Timeless Treasures: An Introduction to Estate Jewelry

Timeless Treasures: An Introduction to Estate J...

Estate jewelry is a term you’ve probably heard in the world of fashion or collectibles, but what does it actually mean? Why should you care? The term “estate jewelry” refers...

Timeless Treasures: An Introduction to Estate J...

Estate jewelry is a term you’ve probably heard in the world of fashion or collectibles, but what does it actually mean? Why should you care? The term “estate jewelry” refers...

Bold, Beautiful, and Confident: Colored Gemstones Take Center Stage

Bold, Beautiful, and Confident: Colored Gemston...

In the ever-evolving world of fine jewelry, one trend is standing out above all others this season: colored gemstones. Gone are the days when diamonds reigned supreme as the only stone...

Bold, Beautiful, and Confident: Colored Gemston...

In the ever-evolving world of fine jewelry, one trend is standing out above all others this season: colored gemstones. Gone are the days when diamonds reigned supreme as the only stone...

From Tucson, With Love...

From Tucson, With Love...

Every year at the end of January the entire world of gemstone, mineral, fossil and meteorite dealers, collectors and hobbyists enthusiastically gather in a charming  southern Arizona city to participate in what...

From Tucson, With Love...

Every year at the end of January the entire world of gemstone, mineral, fossil and meteorite dealers, collectors and hobbyists enthusiastically gather in a charming  southern Arizona city to participate in what...

The Phenomenal Gemstone

The Phenomenal Gemstone

I have been in love with colored gems for years but appreciation of precious opal, especially black opal, has come later in my career.  I always skipped past October's birthstone mostly...

The Phenomenal Gemstone

I have been in love with colored gems for years but appreciation of precious opal, especially black opal, has come later in my career.  I always skipped past October's birthstone mostly...

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Cultural Traditions of the Wedding Ring Ceremony

The wedding ring represents never ending love, as it has no beginning and no end. Learn more about ring exchange ceremonies around the world. Read on to see why this...

Cultural Traditions of the Wedding Ring Ceremony

The wedding ring represents never ending love, as it has no beginning and no end. Learn more about ring exchange ceremonies around the world. Read on to see why this...

Tsavorite: King of Garnets

Tsavorite: King of Garnets

History Tsavorite garnet has been nicknamed the “King of Garnet” for a good reason. Only found in Tanzania and Kenya in commercial quantities, tsavorite is notoriously difficult to obtain. It...

Tsavorite: King of Garnets

History Tsavorite garnet has been nicknamed the “King of Garnet” for a good reason. Only found in Tanzania and Kenya in commercial quantities, tsavorite is notoriously difficult to obtain. It...