The holidays can be stressful as we strive to get it all done and done well. There is so much to do – the baking, the decorating – and, for many, finding the perfect gift for each person on their list. We have some suggestions to make it a bit easier and hopefully help you […]
One of our favorite days of the year is coming up on November 30 – Small Business Saturday. We love this day because it is about celebrating and supporting small businesses and all that they do for their communities. When dollars stay in our community, you help small businesses thrive and your neighborhood prosper. There […]
Are you an expert in all things jewelry? If not, read on for some fun and interesting facts! The word “jewelry” comes from the French word “jouel,” which means “plaything.” The oldest jewelry is 100,000 year-old beads made from Nassarius shells. Biggest… Diamond is the Cullinan weighing 3,106 carats. Emerald is the Bahia weighing 7,052 […]
Do your earrings make your ears itch or swell? Do your bracelets leave a ring of itchy skin when you take them off? If you have these types of reactions when wearing your jewelry, you most likely have an allergy or sensitivity to the metal used in your jewelry pieces. So, what to do? How […]
Opals are one of October’s birthstone, with pink tourmaline being the other. They are also the gem for the 14th wedding anniversary. Opals are amazing with their play of color or rainbow colors. They have long been associated with hope, happiness, innocence and good luck. What do you know about these color shifting gems? Australia […]
With autumn upon us, the weather will soon turn cooler, leaves will begin to change color. Fall’s colors are warm and rich – reds, golds, oranges, browns, and purples. Fall reminds us to let go to allow for the promise of new beginnings, to embrace change and set new goals. Let’s embrace this beautiful time […]
Have you ever heard of mourning jewelry? If not, it is a fascinating view into different times in history. Known as early as the Middle Ages, mourning jewelry of this time included skulls and crossbones. Combined with the call for memento mori (remember death), it urged the wearer to live a moral life. Fast forward […]
Have you ever wondered about the overall jewelry market statistics and consumer shopping behavior? We sure do! Jewelry has been part of the human experience practically since our earliest beginnings and it continues to be one of the pillars of fashion around the world. Let’s dive into details on the jewelry market! It is estimated […]
With the 2024 Summer Olympics ending last Sunday, we thought it would be fun to see how jewelry played a role in the games. Read on for some of the highlights! Chaumet is the first jeweler to design and create the medals. They features a hexagonal piece of iron on the front which is engraved […]
With the price of gold rising, it makes sense to explore the metals that can be used in jewelry so you know your options and can make informed decisions. We’ll focus on solid gold, gold-filled and Sterling silver jewelry. Let’s start with solid gold. Gold comes in many different purity levels – 10K or karat, […]
