Pearls and Alexandrite – June’s Birthstones

Pearls and Alexandrite – June’s Birthstones

Lucky June babies can select from two gems: pearls and alexandrite. Pearls are also the traditional gem for the third and thirtieth anniversaries while alexandrite is the traditional stone for the fifty-fifth anniversary.  From composition to history, these two gems...
All About Emeralds: May’s Birthstone

All About Emeralds: May’s Birthstone

Emeralds are the birthstone for May and the traditional gemstone for the 20th and 35th wedding anniversaries.  They are considered one of the four precious stones along with diamonds, rubies, and sapphires. The lush greenness of this stone makes it a perfect gem to...
Celebrating Mother’s Day with Jewelry

Celebrating Mother’s Day with Jewelry

The Perfect Gift for Mother’s Day. Mother’s Day is almost here, and we recognize that the pressure is on to find just the perfect gift.   Whether it’s your Mom or the Mom of your children, we know this is someone special who has dedicated countless hours to the...
From Start to Finish: Custom Jewelry Design

From Start to Finish: Custom Jewelry Design

An Inside Look. . .  We thought it might be fun to follow a custom jewelry design job from start to finish, so that you can see the steps involved.  We are pleased to share this story of our longtime customer and friend Vicky. With over 26 years of experience in...
All About Diamonds: April’s Birthstone

All About Diamonds: April’s Birthstone

  Celebrating with diamonds. . . Diamonds are the birthstone for April and the traditional gemstone for the 10th, 60th and 75th wedding anniversaries.  But what if your birthday isn’t in April or you’re not anticipating a milestone anniversary?  We say...
Men’s Wedding Bands: Selecting the Right One for You

Men’s Wedding Bands: Selecting the Right One for You

Today,  men’s wedding bands come in a wide variety of materials from traditional gold and platinum to alternative materials such as ceramic, cobalt, titanium and more. What metal or material you select can depend on various factors including look, durability and...