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What Your Watch Says About You

While we live in the age of the smartphone, watches are still an important component to everyone’s wardrobe. They don’t just tell time — watches show the world who you are and what you value. No matter what kind of watch you wear, the fact that you wear a watch at all shows that you’re competent and trustworthy. In fact, you’re more likely to get that job or promotion while wearing a wrist watch. So, you wear a watch and we know you’re a dependable person. What kind of watch do you rock and what does that say about your personality? Rolex If you wear a Rolex, you might be a traditionalist. You value the long-term investment over the latest fad. Whether it’s your money, career or relationships, you carefully plan your actions with the future in mind. If it’s a big-ticket item that you won’t be using in ten years, you won’t buy it. Practicality rules in your day-to-day life. While you don’t subscribe to passing trends, you’re your own kind of trendsetter. When people ask you about your clean, high-caliber style, your answer is simple — “invest in quality.” Breitling If you wear a Breitling, you might be a pioneer with a case of wanderlust. Your taste for adventure shines through whether you’re taking an African safari or checking out the new hotspot in your hometown. Breitlings are made with adventure in mind — they can withstand sky-diving, spelunking, scuba diving, and pretty much whatever else your rebel spirit will throw its way. Wearing a watch that can handle this action shows that you go big or go home. You’re willing to dig deep and give everything your 100% best, whether it’s in business or life. Tag Heur If you wear a Tag, you might be stylish. Your look is important to you, and you’ve perfected every detail of it. While trends don’t dictate your life, you still keep an eye on them and discern which trends match your style and which you’d rather let fade without participating. Just as you take great care perfecting your look, you take just as great care in life and in work. Before you send that email, you’re sure there are no typos. When you plan a trip, the itinerary is worked out far in advance. Your devotion towards getting it right the first time and dependability are made evident by that perfectly picked style of Tag on your wrist. Omega If you wear an Omega, you might be an innovator. To be sure, it’s no coincidence that the Omega Speedmaster was the watch worn by the Apollo 11 astronauts. You’re a born leader with a future-oriented mindset. You’ve got the bright ideas, whether those ideas are for leading your company bravely into the future or preventing another meltdown from your toddler. Your forward-looking mindset is a vital key to your success, and you’ve put that mindset towards one of your most important investments: your Omega. Do you relate to one of these personality descriptions, but don’t own the corresponding watch? Come in to Dallas Gold & Silver Exchange and find the watch that speaks to you. Show the world what you’re made of!  

August Birthstone Spotlight: Peridot, Sardonyx and Spinel

June isn’t the only month that gets three birthstones. Bestowed upon those with August birthdays are the gemstones peridot, sardonyx and spinel. Each gemstone is vastly unique from the other and gives August babies a number of options to choose their perfect look! Read on for details on each August birthstone. Peridot Peridot is the primary August birthstone. A gem variety of the mineral olivine, peridot ranges from yellowish green to greenish yellow and has been often mistaken for emerald and topaz throughout history. In fact, some historians speculate that Cleopatra’s vast emerald collection was actually comprised (partially) of peridot. Not only is peridot the August birthstone, but it’s also the 15th anniversary gemstone. This is a great gift option for every budget, depending on the size of the peridot. While large, grass-green peridots are more expensive, there are plenty of smaller stones that would fit a smaller budget. Sardonyx Sardonyx is the original gemstone — the OG, if you will — assigned as the August birthstone. When peridot joined the party, it became the primary August birthstone ahead of sardonyx. As the name suggests, sardonyx combines alternating layers of sard and onyx. These two types of mineral chalcedony separate to create reddish and white zerbra stripes. The finest examples of sardonyx display sharp contrasts between layers. According to the American Gem Society, “sardonyx is widely available and relatively inexpensive as gems, beads, and jewelry. It is often carved into cameos, intaglios, and brooches to show the color contrast between layers.” Spinel Remember how we said the ruby is the most valuable colored gemstone besides diamonds? Well, if you’re looking for a budget-friendly option for a ruby, that’s where the spinel gemstone comes in handy. It comes in a wealth of colors, including intense red, and is less pricey. Often mistaken for other gemstones throughout history, the spinel has been dubbed “the great imposter.” In fact, one of the most famous “rubies” in the world, the Black Prince’s Ruby, in the British Imperial Crown is actually a red spinel. Not only is the gemstone strikingly beautiful, it carries great historical meaning. Just how great is its historical meaning? We can thank spinel for the study of gemology! As a result of the spinel’s similarity to ruby, people began to study the gemstones and their differences. Without spinel, we may not even have birthstones!