Emerald Gemstone: Stone of Good Luck and May’s Birthstone Meaning

The great naturalist Pliny the Elder wrote in the first century AD “no stone has a color that is more delightful to the eye, there being no green in existence more intense than this.” Pliny is referring to the beautiful and vibrant hues of the beloved emerald. The emerald gemstone is a medium to dark […]

Mysterious Gems of June

Those with June birthdays are lucky to have three very colorful and playful gemstones from which to choose. Two are ancient and one while a far newer find is by far the rarest of the three.

JCK trade show

This weekend I went to the JCK trade show, one of the most spectacular shows that are held for jewelry retailers and dealers and buyers. I walked three floors of the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas and thank god for the A/C and my comfy flats because there almost too much to check out and […]

THREE OF THE TOP REASONS WE LOVE CUSTOM ENGAGEMENT RINGS

Especially if you have a specific vision in mind or your partner has a very particular style they love, choosing to design a custom engagement ring is a wonderful route to take.