February babies: your birthstone is amethyst! This regal stone was practically made to be the February birthstone — the patron of romantic love, St. Valentine, wore an amethyst ring carved with the image of cupid. Every month, we like to dive into each birthstone’s history, symbolism, and lore, so that you can better understand and […]
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December babies, you have the distinct privilege of multiple birthstones to choose from! From the swimmable blues of turquoise to the rich violet-blue tones of tanzanite, your birthstone jewelry can satisfy any style. Read on to learn more about the three beautiful December birthstones: turquoise, tanzanite, and zircon. The OG December Birthstone: Turquoise Turquoise […]
When you first think of pawning jewelry or pawn shops, you may think of the TV show “Pawn Stars,” or maybe even a Quentin Tarantino film. However, pawn shops aren’t just an American practice, although more than 30 million Americans use pawn shops yearly. The practice of pawning has been around for centuries, dating back […]
Humans have spent thousands of years entranced by gemstones and precious metals. In some ways, we’re like fish – we’re attracted to shiny things! That’s why jewelry and gemology are such fascinating subjects with rich histories. It’s also why it’s so difficult to tell the real deal from the imitation. While costume jewelry and diamond […]
Are you looking for a unique twist to the traditional diamond? Then, we have just the stone for you, no matter what your favorite color is. Read on to learn more about fancy color diamonds! About The Fancy Color Diamond According to GIA, a diamond falls under the category of fancy color if it is […]
Those born in September are lucky enough to call the sapphire their birthstone. Sapphire is also the gemstone for the 5th and 45th anniversaries. Read on to learn more fun facts about the September birthstone! About The September Birthstone The sapphire comes from the corundum family, which includes rubies. Blue sapphires have adorned crowns and […]
April babies, you are lucky enough to call the diamond your birthstone! This brilliant stone embodies the glimmer of the fresh beginning of spring perfectly. It’s no surprise that this is our favorite birthstone — after all, we are diamond experts! While you may know quite a bit about girl’s best friend, keep reading to […]
When the calendar hits March, Dallasites know to get ready for beautiful days mixed with spring showers. That’s why aquamarine is the perfect gemstone for those with March birthdays. The sparkle and color perfectly embody the mix of sunshine and rain that spring brings. However, aquamarine connects to a different kind of water source: the […]
2019 fue un gran año para las celebridades que se arrodillaron. Si bien nos entretienen todos los aspectos de los compromisos y bodas de celebridades, prestamos atención a un aspecto en particular: ¡los anillos de compromiso de celebridades, por supuesto! Aquí están nuestras bengalas de celebridades favoritas del año pasado: Scarlett Johansson Ver esta publicación en Instagram […]
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 […]
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