You may think of brown topaz when asked to recall brown gemstones, but did you know many other gemstones are also available in shades of brown? Brown Gemstones Agate – Agates are often found in affordable sterling silver or costume jewelry. Brown agate occurs naturally, but can also be dyed. The color ranges from […]
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An Introduction to Pearls
Pearls have been treasured by mankind for thousands of years. These beautiful spheres with gorgeous luster have been traded as currency and prized as some of the most valuable jewelry on the planet. They are revered in literature, adorn the bodies of royalty and celebrities, and conjure images of wealth and prosperity. Until the 20th century, […]
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You may think of rubies when asked to recall red gemstones, but did you know many other gemstones are also available in shades of red? Red Gemstones Agate – Agates are often found in affordable sterling silver or costume jewelry. Red agate occurs naturally, but can also be dyed. The color ranges from a pale […]
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You may think of citrine when asked to recall yellow gemstones, but did you know many other gemstones are also available in shades of yellow? Yellow Gemstones Agate – Agates are often found in affordable sterling silver or costume jewelry. Yellow agate occurs naturally, but can also be dyed. The color ranges from a pale, […]
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You may think of sapphire when asked to recall blue gemstones, but did you know many other gemstones are also available in shades of blue? Blue Gemstones Agate – Agates are often found in affordable sterling silver or costume jewelry. Blue agate occurs naturally, but can also be dyed. The color ranges from pale lavender […]
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You may think of rose quartz when asked to recall pink gemstones, but did you know many other gemstones are also available in shades of pink?
Continue readingMexico Silver Hallmarks & Purity Marks
If you love sterling silver jewelry from Mexico, you’ve
probably seen some of the various markings found on their silver jewelry. A
little research can help you determine what the markings mean and even help with
dating the piece. Here is an overview of Mexican silver markings to get you
started.
16 Purple Gemstones
You may think of Amethysts when asked to recall purple gemstones, but did you know many other gemstones are also available in purple?
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You may think of Emeralds when asked to recall green gemstones, but did you know many other gemstones are also available in green?
Continue readingWhy Red & Green? The History of Holiday Jewelry Colors
Christmas has long been associated with red and green, but the colors of December holidays also include blue, gold, silver and white. These colors are reflected in the wonderful holiday jewelry that makes an appearance each December. Today’s holiday jewelry includes both modern and ancient symbols of the season. From green trees with red decorations, to white snowmen […]
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