doubledj, Author at Double Dragon Jewelry Ltd

January’s Birthstone Garnet

Legends, Lores and Meanings of Garnets, January’s Birthstone. When I think about the silver jewelry that I import from around the world my most favorite of all pieces are the ones that have Gemstones in them. The shape, colors, and facets are what brings that special piece of Jewelry to life. As the famous gemologist

Ruby Gemstone for July’s Birthstone

We celebrate beautiful Ruby Gemstone for July’s Birthstone. It is also the Gemstone used to celebrate the 15th and 40th Wedding Anniversaries. Ruby is a variety of corundum that gets its red colour from chromium. Corundum that occurs in other colours is classified as sapphire. In its pure form, corundum is colourless. The word “corundum”

Junes Birthstone Gemstones

For Junes Birthstone Gemstones we celebrate 3 lovely Gems, Pearl, Moonstone and Alexandrite. How lucky is the Gal to enjoy three Gemstones for her Birthday!! Pearl These little beauties are also celebrated for the 1st, 12th and 30th Wedding Anniversary. The origin of the name of Pearl is derived from the latin word “pirum” which

Emerald Mays Birthstone

Emerald Mays Birthstone, is also the Gemstone celebrated for the 20th and 35th Wedding Anniversary. The name comes from the old French word ‘esmeralde’ which was derived from the Greek word ‘smaragdos’ meaning green stone. The Incas and Aztecs of South America where the best Emeralds are still found, regarded the Emerald as a holy

Diamond-Aprils Birthstone

Diamond-Aprils Birthstone. They are also the Gem celebrated for the 10th, 30th, 60th, and 75th Wedding Anniversary. They say that Diamonds are a girls best friend. They are a not only beautiful but the ultimate gift for a loved one. Diamonds date back billions of years and are known to be one of the hardest

Aquamarine, March’s Birthstone

From Mermaid’s Treasure Chest to the Sailor’s Lucky Stone -Here in Canada our first few months of the year are spent with rain, and quite often freezing and snowy weather. By now many of us have started to dream of a warm tropical vacation to relax and soak up the beauty and warmth of the

Message of Peace Brings Birth of Opal-October’s Birthstone

Opal, October’s Birthstone, and the chosen Gem for the 14th and 18th Wedding Anniversary. Recently I met up with my good friends Tmima and her husband Adi from Israel. With them they brought their Beautiful Collection of Sterling Silver Jewelry many of which are man made Opals. As always I was so impressed and was

November’s Birthstones bring forth a rainbow of colors

November’s Birthstones bring forth a rainbow of colors. November~what a beautiful month. Here on the west coast of Canada our Fall has set in and the weather is definitely changing. Natures colors are vibrant, the morning and evenings are brisk and sometimes foggy. Many a days the rain doesn’t seem to stop, yet when the

Autumn Jewelry

Autumn Jewelry Take a walk through the forest or drive in the Country and notice how the colors just pop!! We have finally approached Fall/Autumn with our weather and if you are like me, everything in my home changes. Starting with my wardrobe my Jewelry, clothes, along with my shoes, then my living room and

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Beyond the Sparkle with Double Dragon Jewelry

I bet your thinking this lady is crazy!! Since I began my career selling Jewelry I became very intrigued about the Meaning of Gemstones. As I delved further I also found many of these Gemstone had stories of Legends and Lore, which have been read and recorded in books for centuries. As I was gathering