Top 5 Beautiful Alternative Gemstones For An Engagement RingDiamonds might be the classic stone of choice for engagement rings, but why limit yourself? When dreaming about your engagement ring, it’s hard not to imagine a flawless white diamond as the focal point. From glittering round shapes to elegant ovals and striking cushion cuts in yellow, white, rose gold, or platinum, every style of engagement ring is synonymous with white diamonds.But alternative ring styles in colored gemstones are becoming more and more popular for modern brides—especially f...
Meet Coral: A Gemstone That is Not Really a StoneWhen the coral polyps die, the hardened skeleton remains, and this material is what is used as a gemstone. Did you know that unlike most other gemstones which are of mineral origin, coral is organic, formed by living organisms? It forms from branching, antler-like structures created from coral polyps in tropical and subtropical ocean waters. Most coral is white, but nature can create coral in several other colors, including the popular orange to red forms. This red coral, or precious coral as...
5 Fall Jewelry Trends Everyone Will Be Wearing in 2019This season, you're going to want to embrace the more is more mentality when it comes to accessorizing. As we get ready to swap sandals for boots, tank tops for sweaters, and sundresses for weightier ones, jewelry is another category we're preparing to transition from summer to fall. We've certainly revealed our seashell trinkets and handicraft beads all summer, but come autumn, we're ready to change things up in favor of the latest trends. This season, you're going to wa...
How to Choose Earrings For Your Face Shape?If you wear a pair that disagrees with your facial structure, it’s a definite fashion disaster. This is why if we have mirrors at jewelry shops, so that you check out the earrings for your face shape on display, and then judge if it suits you or not. Don’t worry, you’ve come to the right place. But first, determine your face shape: pull your hair off your forehead with one hand, look into a mirror and trace the outline of your face on the glass with lipstick. The outline you’ve created is you...
Is Cleaning Jewelry At Home a Good Idea?The good news is you can clean some of your jewelry pieces at home — and it's easier than you might think. From your everyday jewelry to unique pieces you only wear on special occasions, chances are, all of your jewelry could use a good polish. Lotion, soaps, and everyday dust and dirt are just a few things that can clog jewelry settings and make stones, chains and pearls appear dull and lifeless. And it’s usually not until you're getting ready for a night out on the town that you not...
Birthstone of the Month: June Is For Pearl, Alexandrite and MoonstoneJune gets the unique honor of having not one, not two, but THREE birthstones! June is one of those months that has three birthstones associated with it, giving the lucky people born in June a choice of gemstones between pearl, alexandrite, and moonstone. June’s birthstones range from creamy-colored opalescent pearl and moonstone to the rare color-changing alexandrite. Pearls are thought of as the primary birthstone for the month. On the other hand, moonstone and alexandrite are considered alt...
Time for a Grownup Bracelet? How to Choose the Perfect OneOne of the most-demanding jewelry pieces since ages, bracelets are incredibly eye-catchy and appealing. Moreover, they are a perfect choice for every occasion and even for regular usages. In high school or college, girls love bracelets because they are affordable and make an easy fashion statement. Bracelets for young women often mean bangle style accessories or friendship bands. Rigid bracelets, usually from metal, wood, or plastic, are referred to as bangles. They can be smooth, textured or...
How To Clean Gemstone JewelryWe try hard to keep our gemstones looking as flawlessly gorgeous as the day we bought them. However, dirt, dust, and other particulates can dull the shine of your jewelry as time goes on. So how do you properly clean gemstone jewelry and restore the luster to your favorite pieces? Read on to find out. Know Your Gemstones It's easy to believe that one gem's resistance to certain kinds of exposure goes for all gems in your collection. Hardness is the measure of a gem's ability to re...
Everything to Know About Birthstones Have you ever wondered how birthstones came to be? Full of history and folklore, birthstones are designated to mark birthdays in each month. It's common to give and receive birthstone gifts for birthdays, and many couples even include birthstones in their bridal set or anniversary jewelry. Birthstones, gemstones assigned to each month of the year, have been traced back to ancient times. The Breastplate of Aaron that was described in the book of Exodus in the Bible was a religious garment ...
6 Creative Ways to Wear A BroochThere’s a common misconception that a brooch is an accessory worn by someone 70+: the Queen of England, Madeline Albright, you get the picture. However, we’re here to dispel that notion. Especially since this season, the pretty pins are making their way back into the accessories market. A brooch is another way to add some sparkle to an outfit and is traditionally worn on clothes such as jackets, shirts, dresses, sweaters or even hats. A brooch can always be a way to add flair and personality ...
Birthstone of the Month: October is For OpalOpals come in many different colors, which symbolizes the somewhat uncertain nature of October as a month. The opal is the traditional birthstone for October. Opal’s shifting play of kaleidoscopic colors is unlike any other gem. Fine opal’s beauty is elusive and challenging to capture in words. It has been compared to fireworks, jellyfish, galaxies, lightning and volcanoes. Opals come in many different colors, which symbolizes the somewhat uncertain nature of October as a month. Some Octobers...
Top 5 Beautiful Alternative Gemstones For An Engagement Ring
Diamonds might be the classic stone of choice for engagement rings, but why limit yourself? When dreaming about your engagement ring, it’s hard not to imagine a flawless white diamond as the focal point. From glittering round shapes to elegant ovals and striking cushion cuts in yellow, white, rose gold, or platinum, every style of engagement ring is synonymous with white diamonds.But alternative ring styles in colored gemstones are becoming more and more popular for modern brides—especially f...
Meet Coral: A Gemstone That is Not Really a Stone
When the coral polyps die, the hardened skeleton remains, and this material is what is used as a gemstone. Did you know that unlike most other gemstones which are of mineral origin, coral is organic, formed by living organisms? It forms from branching, antler-like structures created from coral polyps in tropical and subtropical ocean waters. Most coral is white, but nature can create coral in several other colors, including the popular orange to red forms. This red coral, or precious coral as...
5 Fall Jewelry Trends Everyone Will Be Wearing in 2019
This season, you're going to want to embrace the more is more mentality when it comes to accessorizing. As we get ready to swap sandals for boots, tank tops for sweaters, and sundresses for weightier ones, jewelry is another category we're preparing to transition from summer to fall. We've certainly revealed our seashell trinkets and handicraft beads all summer, but come autumn, we're ready to change things up in favor of the latest trends. This season, you're going to wa...
How to Choose Earrings For Your Face Shape?
If you wear a pair that disagrees with your facial structure, it’s a definite fashion disaster. This is why if we have mirrors at jewelry shops, so that you check out the earrings for your face shape on display, and then judge if it suits you or not. Don’t worry, you’ve come to the right place. But first, determine your face shape: pull your hair off your forehead with one hand, look into a mirror and trace the outline of your face on the glass with lipstick. The outline you’ve created is you...
Is Cleaning Jewelry At Home a Good Idea?
The good news is you can clean some of your jewelry pieces at home — and it's easier than you might think. From your everyday jewelry to unique pieces you only wear on special occasions, chances are, all of your jewelry could use a good polish. Lotion, soaps, and everyday dust and dirt are just a few things that can clog jewelry settings and make stones, chains and pearls appear dull and lifeless. And it’s usually not until you're getting ready for a night out on the town that you not...
Birthstone of the Month: June Is For Pearl, Alexandrite and Moonstone
June gets the unique honor of having not one, not two, but THREE birthstones! June is one of those months that has three birthstones associated with it, giving the lucky people born in June a choice of gemstones between pearl, alexandrite, and moonstone. June’s birthstones range from creamy-colored opalescent pearl and moonstone to the rare color-changing alexandrite. Pearls are thought of as the primary birthstone for the month. On the other hand, moonstone and alexandrite are considered alt...
Time for a Grownup Bracelet? How to Choose the Perfect One
One of the most-demanding jewelry pieces since ages, bracelets are incredibly eye-catchy and appealing. Moreover, they are a perfect choice for every occasion and even for regular usages. In high school or college, girls love bracelets because they are affordable and make an easy fashion statement. Bracelets for young women often mean bangle style accessories or friendship bands. Rigid bracelets, usually from metal, wood, or plastic, are referred to as bangles. They can be smooth, textured or...
How To Clean Gemstone Jewelry
We try hard to keep our gemstones looking as flawlessly gorgeous as the day we bought them. However, dirt, dust, and other particulates can dull the shine of your jewelry as time goes on. So how do you properly clean gemstone jewelry and restore the luster to your favorite pieces? Read on to find out. Know Your Gemstones It's easy to believe that one gem's resistance to certain kinds of exposure goes for all gems in your collection. Hardness is the measure of a gem's ability to re...
Everything to Know About Birthstones
Have you ever wondered how birthstones came to be? Full of history and folklore, birthstones are designated to mark birthdays in each month. It's common to give and receive birthstone gifts for birthdays, and many couples even include birthstones in their bridal set or anniversary jewelry. Birthstones, gemstones assigned to each month of the year, have been traced back to ancient times. The Breastplate of Aaron that was described in the book of Exodus in the Bible was a religious garment ...
6 Creative Ways to Wear A Brooch
There’s a common misconception that a brooch is an accessory worn by someone 70+: the Queen of England, Madeline Albright, you get the picture. However, we’re here to dispel that notion. Especially since this season, the pretty pins are making their way back into the accessories market. A brooch is another way to add some sparkle to an outfit and is traditionally worn on clothes such as jackets, shirts, dresses, sweaters or even hats. A brooch can always be a way to add flair and personality ...
Birthstone of the Month: October is For Opal
Opals come in many different colors, which symbolizes the somewhat uncertain nature of October as a month. The opal is the traditional birthstone for October. Opal’s shifting play of kaleidoscopic colors is unlike any other gem. Fine opal’s beauty is elusive and challenging to capture in words. It has been compared to fireworks, jellyfish, galaxies, lightning and volcanoes. Opals come in many different colors, which symbolizes the somewhat uncertain nature of October as a month. Some Octobers...
