Stories of Gems

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Mother’s Day Gifts from Etsy

Mother’s Day is coming up, and if you’re like me, you want to WOW your mom with a great, thoughtful gift! And so, gem gals, if you are...

Best Jewelry at the Oscars

Confession: I don’t think I saw a single film that was nominated for an Oscar this year. But who cares, right??? I love to watch the red...

Tutti frutti is a necklace?! Say what!

That’s right, everyone! You may may have thought Tutti Fruit was a song (by Little Richard, Elvis Presley, and even Queen), or a dessert,...

Learn the real story behind a famous Hollywood necklace

Woot woot gem gals! This weekend is the Emmys! So of course I’m thinking about Hollywood. And since we’re talking about famous sapphires,...

Top 10 Golden Globe Jewelry WOWs!

So, fellow gem gals….. let’s be honest with each other. Raise your hand if you ACTUALLY watch the awards shows. So…. confession time: I...