28th Jan 2021
A Colorful HistoryMost scholars agree that the name, topaz, came from the island, Topazios (now Zabargad). This is because the very similar looking gem, peridot, was heavily mined there. However, a s…
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A Brief HistoryThe Alaskan gold mining craze started, famously, with the Klondike Gold Rush in 1896. However, gold was known to exist in Alaska since Russian engineers found placer deposits on the Ke…
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Godfrey Iron Rider 2.0Father’s Day is fast approaching and if you haven’t gotten that perfect gift yet, don’t worry. If your dad is the outdoors type or likes to think he is, the Rockwell®…
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28th Jan 2021
The ruby is a beautiful red gem whose name derives from the Latin “ruber” which means “red”. Rubies are known as “ratnaraj” in ancient Sanskrit which translates to “King of Precious Stones” and, with…
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28th Jan 2021
Summer’s here and if you’re like most people, you’ve got nothing but vacation on your brain. Like most of you, you’ll likely bring a couple pieces of jewelry with you on your trip. So, to avoid incid…
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Alright, alright. So I was starting this month’s article on the birthstone of June when I came across a small problem. June doesn’t a birthstone… it has three. So, after much deliberation, I decided…
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How can you tell someone how much they really mean to you in a way that is truly unique? With Mother’s Day fast approaching, it can feel overwhelming to capture that sentiment. I mean, how do you exp…
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A Colorful History:Coming from the on-the-nose Ancient Greek word, smaragdus (which translates to “green gem”), emerald has long been held in esteem by cultures worldwide. Due to its beautiful green…
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“As Pure as a Dewdrop, Invincible in Hardness”Derived from the Greek word adamas meaning “unconquerable”, Diamonds are a perfect 10/10 on the Mohs Scale of Hardness and are only cut by other dia…
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Your wedding day is just around the corner and we know you have a lot on your plate: cake tasting, menu decisions, seating arrangements, and dress fittings, just to name a few. With ev…
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A Color Like No Other: Aquamarine literally translates to “sea water”, from the Latin “aqua” (water) and “marinus” (sea), and it is no wonder why the stone is so named. The range in colors of A…
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28th Jan 2021
Stone Uses - From Partying to PreachingAmethyst literally translates to “not intoxicated” from the Ancient Greek “a-” (not) and “methustos” (intoxicated). Those party-loving Ancient Greeks and R…
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