Topaz Jewelry – World of Gemstones
Topaz Jewelry – A World of Colors Topaz occurs in many colors including yellow, honey-yellow, yellow-brown, brown, green, blue, light blue, pink, peach, champagne, salmon, and cherry red. It is also pleochroic (it can show different colors in different crystal…
Jade Jewelry – World of Gemstones
What we refer to as “jade” can actually be one of two separate gems: nephrite or jadeite. Humanity’s utilization of jade has an extremely long history with prehistoric humans using it for hunting. As early as 3000 B.C., jade jewelry…
Emerald Jewelry – World of Gemstones
The birthstone for May, emeralds are considered a symbol of rebirth and springtime, and some believe they can grant a person good fortune, foresight, and youth. Jewelers love the beauty of emerald jewelry as it brings out green eyes especially….
Diamond Jewelry – World of Gemstones
They’re among the jewelry world’s “Big 4,” they are the birthstone for April, they are sung about in many songs, they are used in a variety of book and movie titles, and they’re often known as a “girl’s best friend.”…
Mother’s Day Jewelry Spending (Press Release)
May 16, 2016) This year, families were ready to splurge on gift cards, mother’s day jewelry, flowers and other gifts for mom. While the typical Mother’s Day gifts tend to remain the same, the amount American consumers will spend on…
Schwanke-Kasten Explores the World of Gemstones: Rubies
When you think of red gemstones, one choice immediately comes to mind: Rubies! They are one of the rarest gemstones on the planet and part of the “Big 4” in the jewelry world: diamonds, sapphires, emeralds, and rubies. In fact,…
Peridot Jewelry – World of Gemstones
When most people think green jewelry, their minds first think of emeralds. However, emeralds are not the only gems the shine in colors of green! Peridot jewelry contains a vivid green with a slight hint of gold. It is a…
Tourmaline Jewelry – World of Gemstones
According to an Egyptian legend, tourmaline made a long journey up from the center of the Earth and, while doing so, passed over a rainbow. This caused tourmaline jewelry to assume all the colors of the rainbow. To this day,…
Garnet Jewelry – World of Gemstones
Garnet Jewelry make up one of the largest families in the world of gemstones. They vary in chemical make-up and can be found in variety of formations, clarities, and colors including: brown, red, orange, purple, green, and yellow. Jewelers love…
Aquamarine Jewelry – World of Gemstones
Aquamarine jewelry is a beautiful gemstone, drawing people all over the globe to its beautiful blue shades perfect for any eye or skin color. Aquamarine are expensive and rare. It’s a blue or cyan variety of beryl, and iron gives…
