Were you or a loved one born in June?  If so, then you might want to consider the gift of Alexandrite Jewelry. Alexandrite is one of the more stunning colored gemstones on the planet.  With is color change property, it is in a small group of gemstone species where a

Were you or a loved one born in May?  If so, there is no better reason to wear Emerald Jewelry.  Well…there is the pretty good reason that emerald is a stunning stone with beautiful green colors. There is a reason why it has been a treasured gemstone for thousands of

What Is The Average Carat Size For An Engagement Ring is not an uncommon question. Everyone has always heard of the 2 month salary “rule”, which we do not espouse.  And in fact, we have seen some say that it is now 3 months salary!  We advocate for people buying

Were you or a loved one born in September?  If so, Sapphire Jewelry is the perfect gift for your special.  Not only is sapphire the birthstone for September.  It is an all around beautiful stone.  Blue sapphires and white gold go with just about any ensemble.  But even better than

Diamond Shape & Price Diamonds come in a variety of shapes, each with its own unique characteristics and price range. The most popular diamond shape is the round brilliant, known for its exceptional sparkle and versatility. Other popular shapes include princess, cushion, and emerald, each offering a distinct look and

What Jewelry You Can Wear In The Shower is not an uncommon question we get asked.  Nobody wants to spend money on a piece of jewelry only to ruin it in the shower. The pool and ocean can be problematic for certain jewelry as well. Unfortunately, the internet is rife

April Birthstone Jewelry Diamond is the traditional birthstone for April. However, any clear stone like moissanite or cz could be substituted.  People wear birthstone jewelry for a variety of reasons. First, it allows individuals to showcase their unique birth month and connect with their personal identity. Second, birthstone jewelry is

Is 10K Gold A Good Option? Why is it less expensive? Are 14K or 18K better?  We will focus on 10K in this post.  Having the lowest percentage of pure gold in it, 10K can get a bad rap as “cheap” or “not as good as 14K”.  We actually prefer

How To Clean Jewelry Professional jewelers have a range of tools and equipment they can use to keep jewelry looking new and beautiful. But what can you do once you get the jewelry home and it begins to tarnish, show signs of wear, or just gets dirty?  Diamonds are notoriously

Aquamarine And Topaz look very similar. In fact, we will admit to thinking many sky blue topaz were aquamarine just by looking at them.  To correctly identify what we were looking at required a refractometer.  Unfortunately, this can be problematic for many aquamarine buyers as there are dishonest sellers out

February Birthstone Jewelry Amethyst is a popular gemstone known for its stunning purple hue. It is the birthstone for the month of February and is believed to bring clarity and calmness to those born in this month. However, we find the deep purple color of amethyst to be absolutely mesmerizing.

Shopping for Conflict Free Diamonds can be difficult.  The main reason for this is provenance.  90% of the worlds stones are cut in India.  So once stones are sent there, they lumped together and it’s not easy to verify where they came from.  However, as more and more consumers want to

The Truth About Hypoallergenic Jewelry It can make your heart drop when you first notice that a new piece of jewelry is turning your finger green, giving you a rash, or making you itch.  It happens and is not uncommon.  What you are experiencing is an allergic reaction to your

The History Of Gemstones is a fascinating one.  They have been around and used in jewelry for thousands of years.  But how, when, or where were they discovered? What purpose did they serve?  How did they become some of the most valuable items in the world?  We will explore these

How To Choose The Right Necklace For Her Pendants are the 2nd most worn type of jewelry after earrings.  And since pendants generally cost less than a pair of earrings (basically 2 pendants), they are the most popular gift for women.  That doesn’t mean it can’t still be a challenge

Shopping for a Women’s Wedding Rings can be a chore.  Especially if you don’t know what she wants or you want it to be a surprise.  We get it though.  Women’s Wedding Rings are the second most important piece of jewelry you will buy after the engagement ring.  Many men

Celebrity Engagement Rings With Colored Gemstones While diamonds have been the historic go to stone for engagement rings, that is not the case anymore. Many are opting to to with colored gemstones in their engagement rings. And this change is being led by celebrities. They are the ones that set

When it comes to Men’s Rings, there are almost as many options as there are for women.  This can make it confusing or a hassle for a man to find a ring he wants to wear. Especially when most men know little about jewelry past their wedding rings. But one

January Birthstone Jewelry Garnets are a beautiful stone species. Not only do they come in the ubiquitous red, but they are also found in greens, oranges, and purples. However, it is the crimson red variety is what comes to mind for most when asked what a garnet is.  That red

Sapphire Vs Tanzanite It can be hard to tell the difference between Sapphire Vs Tanzanite with only a short glance.  There are a lot of similarities and certain specimens can look like the same species.  However, they are very different gemstones, especially physically. In this post, we will discuss the

How To Buy A Sapphire Whether you want the standard blue, green, or pink, sapphires can be difficult to purchase. There is no standard clarity or color grading system like there is for diamonds. There is also price list like the rappaport report for diamonds, which doesn’t exist for colored

A Discussion Of Jewelry Materials Before we got into jewelry, we knew nothing about it.  At all. So, we totally get it when our customers have questions about Jewelry Materials.  There are enough options that it can be overwhelming, especially when the customer is giving something as a gift.  In

Yellow Gold vs White Gold For thousands of years, gold jewelry only had 1 color: yellow.  Even once the different karats were invented, there was still no such thing as white gold for a long time.  However, this was mainly because there was no reason to even think about a

How To Care For A Sterling Silver Ring Sterling Silver is the most popular metal for jewelry on the planet.  And by a long shot. It is relatively durable, inexpensive, and can be mistaken for white gold.  It also goes with almost any outfit.  However, sterling silver does have some