Man has been measuring and keeping track of time for thousands of years. From obelisks in ancient Egypt that tracked the movement of the sun to water clocks used in Egypt and China as early as 2000 BC. The first mechanical clocks were invented in Europe in the 14th century and were used until the […]
Diamonds have nearly always symbolized lasting love and have become synonymous with engagement rings. In fact, the first diamond engagement ring on record was given to Mary of Burgundy in 1477 by Archduke Maximillian of Austria. Historically, diamonds were believed to be lightning made real on Earth and have been associated with healing powers. Diamonds […]
The loss of a spouse or a parent is one of the most difficult things to experience. They were those closest to you in many ways and it always feels like there wasn’t enough time to share. Determining what to do with wedding bands, the symbol of love and dedication, can take a lot of […]
Bolo style jewelry is one of the hottest selling items right now. Bolo jewelry was inspired by the bolo tie, a western wear staple featuring a thin, looped cord secured with a decorative clasp. Modern design includes bracelets and necklaces, each with adjustable sliders to make it easy to vary the length of a necklace […]
As the long days of winter fade into the warmth of spring, our backyards will blossom into beauty as the grass gets green and our flowering plants show off their brilliant colors. And what better way to enjoy spring and summer than with family and friends over a meal? Whether hosting at your house, in […]
As the weather starts to get warmer with the arrival of Spring on March 20, we turn our minds to…cleaning. Yes, Spring Cleaning, the time when we open the windows, dust off our windowsills and clean out all the items that have accumulated during the fall and winter months. As you are sprucing things up […]
The Claddagh is an Irish ring representing love, friendship and loyalty. The ring was first produced in the 17th century in the Irish fishing village of Claddagh. The ring’s design has two hands clasping a heart, usually topped by a crown. The heart symbolizes love, the hands symbolize friendship and the crown represents loyalty. Claddagh […]
March, currently the third month of the year, was named for the Roman god of war, Mars and was originally the first month of the calendar. It is the start of new beginnings, the first day of spring and, in ancient times, the time of year to resume military campaigns halted by winter. You may […]
We all want to keep our jewelry beautiful and sparkling. Here are some tips to care and protect your treasures. Remove jewelry before applying lotions, hand sanitizer, cosmetics, hairspray and perfume. The chemicals in these products can damage pearls and porous gems. Never wear your jewelry when cleaning, gardening or using a pool or hot […]
The Peace Symbol, designed by Gerald Holtom, was created as the logo for the British Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND), a group at the forefront of the peace movement in the UK. Accepted on February 21, 1958 as a symbol for a march from Trafalgar Square, London to the Atomic Weapons Research Establishment at Aldermaston […]
