Topaz and Citrine Gemstones
Topaz and citrine are the birthstones of fall month of November. With an array of autumnal colors, topaz and citrine rightfully match the season, which is why they are one of Schwanke-Kasten Jewelers’ favorite gemstones for jewelry! So settle down,…
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…
Milwaukee Fashion Week
Schwanke-Kasten Jewelers was thrilled to be a part of such a successful event. Milwaukee Fashion Week held three days of nearly sold out shows, featuring local and national designers. Money Raised Furthermore, the fashion week raised money for Discovery World’s…
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…
