Sapphire Jewelry – September Birthstone
The blue luster of sapphire jewelry has given the precious gemstone a rich and varied history for thousands of years. Because sapphires are the birthstone of September, Schwanke-Kasten Jewelers has decided to take a look at the wide variety of…
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…
Under 500 Gift Guide – Holiday Jewelry Present Ideas
With the holidays quickly approaching, Schwanke-Kasten Jewelers has created an under 500 gift guide filled with great ideas to help make shopping easier. Under 500 Gift Guide St. Christopher Medals: One our favorite gifts are St. Christopher Medals, the patron…
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…
Online Jewelry Shopping
Two or three years ago, shoppers considered online jewelry shopping as an absolutely terrible idea. However, with recent developments in web technology, high-definition visuals, and even the ability to spin the images, consumers are virtually able to receive the same…