PEARL Jewelry, the June birthstone, are found in clams and mussels. In fact, Pearls are molded into small round stones from calcium carbonate found in shells. Freshwater pearls are much harder to find and therefore far more valuable, but most…
Pearls, the birthstone of June, warrants many opportunities to gift these incredibly stunning organic gemstones. At Schwanke-Kasten Jewelers, we explore the origins of pearl buying occasions. As one of human civilizations longest luster, pearls have a long and storied past…
The March Birthstone is Aquamarine, a blue variety of Beryl. Furthermore, Gemologist gave it this Latin name for its blue “Water of the Sea” color. In fact, Miners have discovered the blue gem in Sri Lanka, Brazil and Madagascar. March…
Spring jewelry trends change every year, this year it is all about the chunk! Big, bold, expressive accent pieces like arm cuffs, necklaces, and earrings are the expression for the warmer weather months. Thin choker necklaces and ear cuffs are…
While Schwanke-Kasten Jewelers has a full service jewelry repair facility. We know sometimes you don’t want to make a trip out to the local jewelers to fix a necklace or clean a ring. We all busy and sometimes things fall…
If you are planning a trip and thinking about what you’ll wear, you may want to decide on what jewelry you want to take with you. Think about pairing your jewelry to work with a variety of options. Depending upon…
If you’ve ever explored the jewelry box of a family elder, you would likely find various types of costume and fine jewelry like beads of pearls, earrings, necklaces, bangles and brooches. In fact, brooches have been a part of fashion…
Scientists will treat gemstones to enhance their color or clarity. One method of treating gemstones is to treat them with heat to a very high temperature, which can enhance the stone but may or may not detract from the value…
In our Schwanke-Kasten Explores the World of Gemstones: Rubies article we explored some basics about this gorgeous gemstone including its’ range of colors, its chemical composition, and a bit of history. Now we will look at some world famous rubies….
Ancient civilizations have loved pearl jewelry for thousands of years. They are one of the most famous and cherished gems of all time. Historically, divers and fishers discovered pearls by chance. Mollusks produce layers of nacre around some type of…
