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Who gets to decide birthstones anyway?
Earlier this week, I got news that spinel is now officially one of two birthstones for the month of August. Woo hoo! Right? After all,...
Jul 16, 20164 min read


The Hope Diamond is a Star, literally!
This is my last post in the What We Do For Diamonds series. I hope you’ve enjoyed it as much as I’ve enjoyed writing it! Today, I want to...
Jun 25, 20165 min read


The flamingo tells a love story
We are past the World War II era, but we’re still talking about beautiful bird pins that tell a story. Today, I’ll tell you about a...
Apr 23, 20164 min read


What did Cartier do to protest the Nazi occupation?
This month, I’m continuing to focus on beautiful bird pins that tell a story. Like my last post about the bird pins made by the Japanese...
Apr 8, 20164 min read


Why the 4 C’s are so important for diamonds
If you’re shopping for a diamond, it’s likely you’ve heard of the 4 C’s. You might think they’re helpful, and you’re ready to go to town...
Jan 16, 20165 min read


Why you should NEVER buy a ruby from Macy’s
Hey there, gem gals! Today I want to tell you why Macy’s is NOT the place to buy a ruby. Now, before you think for even a second that I...
Jul 12, 20154 min read




