Diamond Shopping Guide – April Birthstone
The April birthstone happens to be one of history’s most revered and sought-after gemstone, the diamond. Derived from the Greek word, “adamas”, which means invincible, the diamond often symbolizes this definition. In fact, couples use diamonds in engagement rings, to…
Aquamarine Shopping Guide
Schwanke-Kasten Jewelers has created an Aquamarine Shopping Guide, highly appropriate given our relationship to Lake Michigan. Aquamarine gemstones were believed to keep sailors safe by calming the sea. The beautiful light blue to bluish-green hues of the stone, whose name…
Amethyst Shopping Guide
While typical color associations for the month of February are white, pink and red, the February birthstone is amethyst, a beautiful stone known for its deep purple hues. In fact, the “patron of romantic love, [St. Valentine], wore an amethyst…
Four December Birthstones
The American Gemological Society officially states that there is not just one December birthstone, but four! Folklore says that wearing the birthstone of a month gives off healing energy, so how fun is it to have four different choices in…
Under 2000 Gift Guide
At Schwanke-Kasten Jewelers, we believe jewelry should never be ordinary, especially when it comes to giving a truly remarkable piece of jewelry to that special someone. As a local, family-owned business, we are able to offer incredible unique, elegant and…
Emerald Diamond Rings
We’ve just received several beautiful emerald diamond rings and earrings from our jewelry supplier. These one-of-a-kind emerald jewelry pieces are sure to leave an impression. Hand made by Dilamani, a much revered jewelry designer in New York, each piece features gorgeous diamond…
Tourmaline History
At Schwanke-Kasten Jewelers, we enjoy learning about the history of why various precious and semi-precious gemstones are so highly sought after, and the tourmaline history is just as unique as many other gemstones. Tourmaline History – The Origins In terms…
October Birthstone – Tourmaline
October Birthstone The October birthstone is actually two birthstones – opal and tourmaline gemstones. While both are beautiful and have unique characteristics, each is drastically different in its composition. The opal is a soft and delicate stone requiring very special…
Sapphire History – Famous Examples
Ancient civilizations associated sapphires with one of the three noble precious gemstones (rubies & emeralds). In fact, they viewed these noble gemstones in the same light as royalty and romance. Throughout the ages, sapphire history has been synonymous with nobility,…
Sapphire Shopping Guide – Jewelry
The Schwanke-Kasten Jewelers sapphire shopping guide will help you easily navigate what to look for when purchasing sapphire jewelry. In fact, Human civilization has long loved sapphires for their beautifully unique characteristics and storied past. Jewelers and the American Gem…
