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Aquamarine for March!

March 10, 2025 8:25 am

Aquamarine for March!   Aquamarine is from the Beryl family and is a stone that often has high clarity. Growing in large crystals, it lends itself well to large wearable gems. Aquamarine is Latin for seawater and brings with it images of the beautiful blue seawater of tropical locales. Aquamarine’s gemstone meaning is said to […]

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What’s Your Lucky Gemstone in the Year of the Snake? In celebration of Lunar New Year, let’s take a look at the lucky gemstones for the Year of the Snake. Look for your Chinese zodiac sign below and find out what gemstone will be lucky for you in the Year of the Snake! Rat = […]

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What is Milgrain?

February 19, 2025 9:58 am

Let’s take a look at this classic jewelry technique and shop some beautiful examples from antique to estate. Milgrain is often described as tiny dots along the edges of a jewelry piece. These small metal dots are used to create borders. It adds that little something extra, taking a piece of jewelry from finished to […]

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Spotlight on Rose Gold

December 5, 2024 8:30 am

Rose gold is a metal that is warm, beautiful, and distinct. You will find it in everything from colored stone rings to Rolex watches. Let’s learn more about this popular material for antique, vintage, and new designs. To start, did you know there is no such thing as naturally occurring rose gold? It is created […]

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What Makes Your Watch Tick?

October 31, 2024 9:46 am

Time ticks by…hour by hour, and day by day, but it’s never too late to learn what makes your watch tick. Let’s review some watch terms too, so we are all “speaking watch.” The Heartbeat The key to bringing the heartbeat of your watch to life is the movement. This mechanical masterpiece is essential to […]

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