The beautiful aquamarine, the birthstone of those born in March and the anniversary gift for 19 years, has long been associated with water. Its qualities are thought to be especially strong when in water and placing the gem in water on the night of a full moon was thought to revitalize its powers. Aquamarine was […]
Got some trips planned and are already thinking about how to best accessorize while on the road? We’ve got you covered with some great tips for traveling with your jewelry. Less is More: When traveling, bring less overall jewelry and try to find pieces that can go with several outfits. Consider leaving your most valuable […]
Happy Valentine’s Day! We hope you enjoy a wonderful day with your loved ones. If you saw our February 7th Facebook post, you’ll know that February’s gem of the month is the lovely amethyst. Amethyst comes in hues of light lavender to dark, reddish-purple and is a member of the quartz family making it a […]
The myths and legends of St. Valentine’s Day or Valentine’s Day are many and the truth will most likely never be known. There were several priests known as Valentine in early Rome and any could be the Valentine of legend. All were martyred, one for continuing to marry young lovers in secret after Emperor Claudius […]
This year marked the 80th Golden Globes Awards and was back in person in Beverly Hills. Full of excitement, gorgeous gowns and tuxes, it was certainly a feast for the senses! And of course, jewels and jewelry played a front and center role. You might be wondering just how all the celebrities have access to […]
Happy New Year! May 2023 be a wonderful time for you and your family. And to all those born in January, happy birthday! Your birthstone is the versatile garnet. Garnet comes in a variety of colors, but is best known for its deep red stones. Garnet is believed to promote good health, both physical and […]
Whew! What a year! We can’t believe it is nearly 2023 already. Seems like just yesterday we were opening our doors on January 4, 2022 to start this year! On reflection, we’ve had a wonderful year. We met so many new customers, connected with long-time customers and launched our 140 years celebration. We feel incredibly […]
The end of the year can feel hectic no matter what you holidays you celebrate. The pace just seems a bit faster and there is always the feeling of “how is it December already?” Add to that getting ready for all the parties, feasts, cookies, presents, etc.! We hope you take some time to relax […]
Happy birthday to all our December babies! With two gorgeous blue gems to choose from, blue topaz and turquoise, it can be challenging to pick which is your favorite. We shared information on both gems in out blog here. Let’s dive deeper into blue topaz. Blue topaz is the most popular topaz color with blues […]
Thank you for coming out to Bridgewaters on Small Business Saturday. We loved seeing you and helping you find the perfect gift, whether for yourself or a loved one. But we are sure that you are not yet done with your holiday shopping and probably have those difficult to buy for people on your list. […]
