With summer upon us, we wanted to explore the bounty of jewelry items that come from the ocean. We’ll check out treasures grown in marine life and even diamonds! Pearls: Once the more treasured gems in the world, natural pearls are formed when something irritating, like a bit of sand, enters a mollusk’s soft tissues. […]
It has been a while since we have visited the topic of birthstones and we found some fun facts about the that are just too good not to share! The history of birthstones may extend back to the Book of Exodus and the 12 stones decorating the breastplate of Aaron. The stones symbolized the 12 […]
We’ve all seen the stunning beauty of the death mask of Tutankhamun, but what did ordinary Egyptians wear? Jewelry in ancient Egypt was worn by all social classes, genders and ages. It was both about fashion as well as a way for spiritual protection. Jewelry appears in the Egyptian archaeological record as early as 4500 […]
Men’s trends don’t tend to change quickly, but it is exciting when they do! Lapel pins are quickly becoming a way for men to express themselves, share interests or support for a cause without being too “out there”, sort of a step out of the box! So where did lapel pins originate? With the boutonniere, […]
We hope that you will be joining us at our upcoming Buying Event on May 5-7. To help set expectations, we wanted to share some best practices including ways to make the process as smooth as possible, what items we can’t take and the current most desired items. A Smooth and Easy Process Bring valid […]
We are hosting another buying event on May 5-7 in conjunction with Treasures Rediscovered and hope to see you there! In preparation for the event, we want to share information about selling gold and silver so you are as prepared as possible! What is the best time to sell gold and silver and why? Current […]
Have you ever wondered why baptism and communion are celebrated during Easter? Easter celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ on the third day after his crucifixion, his conquering of death and redemption of mankind from sin. Both baptism and communion are symbolic of the resurrection through identification with Jesus, a time for renewal of faith […]
March 17 has become synonymous with green, corned beef and cabbage, and beer, but where do these traditions come from? St. Patrick’s Day honors Ireland’s patron saint, St. Patrick and is observed on the anniversary of his death in the 5th century. St. Patrick, born in Britain during Roman times, was kidnapped and brought to […]
Looking stylish and polished is as easy as 1, 2, 3 if you follow the 2:1:1 Rule! What is this magic, you ask? The 2:1:1 Rule is a guide to help you create a balanced outfit by styling your jewelry thoughtfully. So how does this work? It is based on dividing your jewelry into three […]
They say diamonds are a girl’s best friend and celebrities often share their love for these beautiful gems in their diamond-studded clothes and accessories worn everywhere from movies to concert stages to the Olympics. Mariah Carey: On February 6, Mariah shone at the Opening Ceremonies in a necklace, earrings and bracelet with emerald cut diamonds […]
