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Dos and Don’ts of Gemstone Cleaning

Dos and Don’ts of Gemstone Cleaning

When ultrasonic cleaners first came onto the market, they were touted as the best way to clean jewelry at home. The modern technology involved with the at-home versions was thought to be superior to the old fashioned method of soap and water, or manually scrubbing with a jewelry cleaning solution. While ultrasonic cleaners are indeed […]

November 12, 2009 | By | Reply More
The Real November Birthstone: Citrine or Topaz?

The Real November Birthstone: Citrine or Topaz?

  After last week’s article on citrine as the November birthstone, we received a few inquiries from people who thought that topaz was the official November birthstone. Interestingly enough, there is no official answer to the question of which gemstone is the ‘real’ November birthstone since the answer changes depending on who you ask! After […]

November 4, 2009 | By | Reply More
November Birthstone: Citrine

November Birthstone: Citrine

Warm, rich and beautiful, citrine is the gemstone that lucky November birthdays get to claim as their birthstone.  Citrine is an undeniably stunning gem, made all the more popular in recent years thanks to the fashion world’s focus on the color yellow.  Citrine ranges in hue from softly sunny all the way to  rich marigold, […]

October 30, 2009 | By | Reply More
Understanding the Price of Gemstones

Understanding the Price of Gemstones

Gemstone prices can be undoubtedly confusing.  To the average Joe or Jane, it makes little sense why the same size and weight amethyst is cheaper than an aquamarine, which are both far more affordable than an emerald. Most people’s knowledge of gemstone prices goes only as far as ‘diamonds are the most expensive, and everything […]

September 30, 2009 | By | Reply More
Alternative October Birthstone

Alternative October Birthstone

Technically, the official October birthstone is opal. Unfortunately, many women are not the biggest fans of the opal gemstone. Since it is a soft gemstone, it is delicate, porous and cannot withstand high heat or heavy wear (it scratches easily).  The porous composition of an opal gemstone also means that the wearer needs to be […]

September 26, 2009 | By | Reply More
What Is Morganite?

What Is Morganite?

Romantic, feminine and enchanting, Morganite is a gemstone that has captured the hearts of many jewelry lovers. With more sparkle than the better-known amethyst and hues that range from a light pink to soft lavender, Morganite is the perfect gemstone for fans of pink and purple.  But what exactly is Morganite? Composition of Morganite Sometimes […]

September 26, 2009 | By | Reply More