The Moh’s Scale. If you have been around gems and jewelry, you have probably heard reference to the Moh’s Scale. What does this mean? Basically it indicates how hard (or soft) a stone is. For example, the harder the stone, the better to resist scratching or wear. All stones can be tested. Once tested they […]
Yes that’s right, August Birthstones. You probably only believed there was one, the famed peridot. However, according to the American Gem Society, the original birthstone for August was sardonyx, then came along peridot. Finally, in 2016, Spinel was the last stone join the group. Think about it, with so many colors to choose from, an […]
Emeralds 101 is designed to give you a quick study on a fascinating stone. In this day and age, less is more. The same is true for gathering information, no matter what the topic. However, if you are planning on an Emerald purchase, some education is helpful. Thus, Emeralds 101. Mineral Class First of all, […]
Diamonds, April’s Masterpiece. This gemstone has captured our attention for centuries. Diamonds are the ultimate token of love. They also symbolize strength and durability. It is an established fact that diamonds are the hardest mineral on earth. The only thing to scratch a diamond is another diamond, thus demonstrating its durability. However, we need to […]
Hello March, time for the world to wake up, warm up, and get ready for Spring! Our featured stone for March is Aquamarine. Besides being the birthstone for March, Aquamarine also has the distinction of being the stone given as a 19th anniversary present. But what do you know about this lovely gemstone? If you […]
What do we know about February? We know there are only 28 days. We celebrate Valentines Day usually by an exchange of cards, candy and/or gifts. People born in this month, are aware that their birthstone is Amethyst. The big question is, what do you know about this interesting gemstone? Let’s find out. Physical […]
Decembers’ Blue Zircon Month is a season for celebration, especially with the holidays upon us. Are you in a quandary about what to buy that special person for Christmas? Well, Blue Zircon is your answer. Please don’t confuse Blue Zircon with cubic zirconia. Cubic zirconia a synthetic stone. Blue Zircon is a natural material known […]
Do you have a November birthday? If so you are already aware of your birthstone is Topaz, but wait! There’s also Citrine! Yes, you are now able to have a choice. According to the American Gem Society besides being able to choose between two warm colored stones for this chilly month, you are also able […]
Gold. The word evokes wealth, power and riches. All can possess gold, and many of us do however, the question becomes how savvy are we when buying gold jewelry? Hopefully today’s blog will clear up some of the mysterious aspects that surround this amazing metal. Remember, gold has been around for centuries. It has been used […]
Buying Silver Jewelry has been written for the discerning shopper to use when buying silver jewelry. Therefore the objective today is to give a brief education on metals, specifically silver. We are going to look at the differences in silver, understand basic terminology surrounding silver and, how silver is ranked. For example, fine silver is 99.9% […]