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Why I love Amethyst Gemstone

Sterling Silver Amethyst Guardian Angel Wings Pendant

What makes us love Amethyst Gemstone so much? I know why I do. It’s my Birthstone. I asked for my bedroom to be painted this color when I was 12 years old back in the 70’s. So obviously later when I started to sell Jewelry, I was drawn to this deep purple/lilac Gemstone in particular.

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

My Pick for 2017 Gemstone of the Year

Large Sterling Silver Emulated Peridot Earrings

I know I and many others have been waiting patiently for Pantone to reveal 2017’s Color of the Year. They have and it’s GORGEOUS ……………………………… Greenery~Pantone tells us: Greenery is a fresh and zesty yellow-green shade that evokes the first days of spring when nature’s greens revive, restore and renew. Illustrative of flourishing foliage and 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

2016 Pantone Chosen Color

The colors have been chosen!! Anyone in the fashion world has been waiting for 2016 Pantone chosen color. For the first time, the blending of two shades, Rose Quartz and Serenity. Pantone tells us: As consumers seek mindfulness and well-being as an antidote to modern day stresses, welcoming colors that psychologically fulfill our yearning