Most people have heard about the robbery of the Louvre on October 19, but you may not know about the diamond and emerald crown of Empress Eugenie, empress consort to Napoleon III, emperor of France and nephew of Napoleon Bonaparte. The crown has 2,480 diamonds and 56 emeralds and stands 13cm high and 15 cm in diameter, with a total weight of […]
We’ve written about Small Business Saturday before (see our original post here) and with all the ups and downs over the last many months, thought it would be a great time to share some facts. Small Business Saturday is about celebrating and supporting small businesses and all they do for their communities and takes place […]
Halloween has a special place in our hearts. The memories of dressing up as a witch, a doctor, a favorite sports figure come back to visit once a year. And who doesn’t love a bit of candy? Halloween has an interesting history and wasn’t even popularized around the United States until the 2nd half of […]
Have you ever wondered about jewelry trends from historical times? We decided to see what may have been in fashion before modern day. And, boy, did we find some out of the ordinary fashions! Read along for a view into the past! Mourning Jewelry: We’ve covered this in a previous blog, but it deserves a mention here as well. In Victorian times, it became a […]
Just like the clothes you wear, jewelry is a powerful form of self-expression. It can tell a story, lead to a conversation or just make you feel good. It can showcase symbols of your heritage, reminders of special times in your life and help to boost your mood. So how do you use jewelry to express yourself? Start by considering your personal […]
Jewelry should be accessible to everyone, but disabilities or aging can make things more challenging. Never fear, jewelers are here to help! Here are some of the most common challenges and ways they can be overcome. Rings Whether due to an injury, arthritis or your own unique bone structure, it can be uncomfortable to wear a ring that is difficult to put on and […]
We’ve shared about other extraordinary gems before (Hope Diamond and Napoleon Diamond Necklace) and wanted to share this amazing pink diamond as well. The CTF Pink Star Diamond, named for its current owner’s company, Chow Tai Fook Enterprises, is the most expensive engagement ring in the world, selling for $71.2 million in 2017. It is […]
We don’t often think about jewelry and safety together, but there are more aspects than you know to consider. We’ve covered a few safety situations below and encourage you to consider further exploration if you will be in any of these situations. First, we’ve mentioned before situations that can be unsafe for your jewelry, but […]
We’ve had a few posts about jewelry facts over the last few years, but we’ve never covered jewelry myths. It is great to know the myths that surround jewels and jewelry so you are at the top of your game when you look to purchase your next piece. Jewelry Myths – Debunked! Opals are Bad […]
We’ve shared information on men’s jewelry trends before, but we found some really interesting trends recently that we haven’t seen before. So join us as we discover what’s hot for men! There are a couple of trends that are still going strong that we shared last year, minimalism and personalization. But there are several new […]
