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August 4, 2019

Peridot ‘Evening Emerald’ & August Birthstone

The August birthstone, peridot, is one of the few gemstones which come in one color only: rich green with a slight tinge of gold caused by extremely fine traces of iron. Peridot can be a fine, rich olive-green, tending towards green-brown when in the presence of a larger amount of iron, or shaded to a yellow-green […]

July 24, 2019

How to Combine Your Vintage Jewelry with Style

Looking stylish is not only about your clothes and shoes. You can have the most refined outfit, right down to your footwear, but that doesn’t mean much when you don’t compliment your look with the right jewelry. Wearing vintage jewelry can elevate your appearance if done correctly. Enhance your formal wear, add elegance to evening […]

June 8, 2019

June: The Month with Three Birthstones – Pearl, Alexandrite, Moonstone

Amongst the 12 calendar months, June and December are the only ones with three birthstones, none of which an alternate one. Based on tradition, alternate birthstones are chosen due to the rarity or lack of availability of the attributed main birthstones. June is related to the zodiac sign, Gemini, the twins. And those born in […]

May 2, 2019

May Birthstone: Emerald – All You Need to Know

Emerald: May Birthstone & Spring Engagement Considered a symbol of ‘rebirth and good fortune’, emerald is the official birthstone for the calendar month of May and the gemstone for the 20th and 35th marriage anniversaries. In ancient Rome, emerald was considered to be related to Venus, their Goddess of love and beauty, and in ancient […]

GARAVELLI 6.01cts Diamond Amethyst Gold Circular Drop Earrings

February 12, 2019

Amethyst: February Birthstone, Meanings and Uses

The name amethyst derives from the ancient Greek word ‘Amethystos’ which can be translated as ‘sober’, and it boasts of royalty, a rich-violet purple, and it can be found in all shades of purple, lilac and mauve all of which are referred to as ‘royal gem’. Amethyst is not only the recognized February birthstone. It […]

January 24, 2019

The Real Story Behind Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day: A Ritual Shrouded in Mystery On the 14th day of February of each year flowers and gifts are exchanged amongst the loved ones In abundant quantities, within the United States as well as in some other parts of the world, This is done in the name of St. Valentine after whom the 14th […]

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