Peridot, the August birthstone, is typically a light green gem which is formed in the mantle of the earth at high temperatures then brought to the surface by volcanic activity or come to Earth on flaming meteorites. The Egyptians called them the “gem of the sun” and believed they had special healing powers. Hawaiians believe […]
Watches are on the wrist of many people in these modern times, but did you know that until about 100 years ago, most men carried a pocket watch instead? Wrist watches were originally designed for women who didn’t carry pocket watches. The history of watches and time keeping is fascinating, so read on for some […]
Earrings can complete your look for sure. But did you know that different styles can complement your face shape and help create symmetry? Here are some rules of thumb to make your earring choices shine: Round Face: Dangle earrings are a great choice to provide balance. Try to avoid round earrings or earrings in the […]
The Hope Diamond has been called the most famous diamond in the world due to its rare blue color and size of 45.52 carats. Earliest records of the diamond are from 1666 when the original stone, a 112 3/16-carat diamond originally from the Kollur mine in India, was purchased by French gem merchant Jean-Baptiste Tavernier. […]
Happy birthday to all those born in July! July’s birthstone is the ruby, a fiery, red gem. The ruby is symbolic of passion, protection and prosperity. Despite being the hardest stone other than diamonds, rubies are prone to fractures and so large stones are very rare and can be more expensive than similar sized diamonds. […]
July 4th is just around the corner and with the weather being beautiful and more people vaccinated, we’ll spend lots of time outside with family and friends. To get you ready for the holiday, here are some fun facts about Independence Day! The official vote to declare independence from Britain was held on July 2, […]
The big day is getting closer and you are working through all the items on your to do list. As you begin to tackle bridal party gifts, here are a few helpful hints: What to get? You can choose to pick out one gift for everyone in the bridal party, however, you can also decide […]
Father’s Day is nearly upon us, coming up on Sunday, June 20. The first Father’s Day was celebrated in 1910, but it wouldn’t become an official holiday until 1972. Father’s Day is the fourth largest card sending holiday and the most popular gift for Dads is the necktie. If you are looking to get a […]
Happy birthday to all our June babies! June’s birthstone is the pearl, an elegant and timeless jewelry staple. Once thought to be teardrops from heaven, pearls are organic gems that grow inside either an oyster or a mussel. Today, the majority of pearls are cultured pearls, raised in pearl farms as natural pearl beds have […]
While graduations have looked different over the last couple of years, we all still want to celebrate the achievements of our hard-working graduates. Did you know that the traditional tossing of the cap originated in 1912 at a Naval Academy ceremony? The flight of the cap symbolizes the flight of the graduates to whatever awaits […]
