Posts Tagged ‘gemstones’
White Sapphires vs Diamonds for Wedding and Engagement Rings
I could make a case for setting white sapphires in wedding and engagement rings. Then again, I could make a much stronger case for using diamonds. Both white sapphires and diamonds are rare and valuable and each is steeped in rich history. They’re both great gems. However only of these gemstones is suitable for…
Read MoreBlue Sapphire Engagement Ring Ideas
Since I wrote my post on White Sapphire vs Diamonds for Your Engagement Ring I’ve been asked to show blue sapphire engagement rings. That’ll be fun as I’ve designed a lot of engagement rings with blue sapphires. You might want to read the above blog post to see the difference in strength of sapphires versus diamonds.…
Read MoreRubies are Red, Sapphires are Blue (and Green, Purple, Orange, Yellow, Black and Pink, too!)
Many people don’t know that rubies and sapphires belong to the same gem family, which is called corundum. It’s All in the Family Fun Fact; the source of the name sapphire is the Greek “Saphiros” which means blue. When they figured out that ruby was a corundum they gave it its own name from…
Read MoreGems of Wisdom Garnet Heart Necklace and Helen Keller
“The best and most beautiful things in this world cannot be seen or even heard, but must be felt with the heart.” ~ Helen Keller
Read MoreHow To Protect Yourself When Purchasing Gemstones Online
Gem Buying and Chunky Monkey Ice Cream As little as 20 years ago, if we wanted to make a purchase from the comfort of home, it was usually in the wee hours of the morning. Propped up on our pillows with blood-shot eyes, we dialed the toll free number of a late night infomercial while…
Read MoreWhite Topaz vs Diamond for Your Engagement Ring
What’s a better gemstone for a wedding or engagement ring in the white topaz vs diamond debate? As a jeweler with over 30 years experience, and a designer specializing in wedding rings, I think the answer is obvious. Read on to find out why I feel this way, and the science behind it.
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