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History of the Madagascar Sapphire

February 18, 2021

Madagascar Sapphire diamond history

The sapphire is September's birthstone, and has seen popularity since the Middle Ages, especially with historic royal and religious leaders. But a special type of Sapphire was discovered more recently–– the Madagascar Sapphire. These sapphires were unearthed in the 1990's. Keep reading to find out why they're so special! A Brief … [Read more...]

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Celebrity Engagement Style: Alex Guarnaschelli and Michael Castellon

July 9, 2020

Alex Guarnaschelli's emerald engagement ring

Alex Guarnaschelli recently celebrated her birthday AND an engagement. She got engaged to Michael Castellon, her boyfriend of four years, on her 48th birthday. Guarnaschelli is the latest celeb to break from the conventional diamond engagement ring tradition. Castellon proposed with a striking emerald engagement ring, and we couldn't love it … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Birthstones, Engagement Rings, Proposal, Proposing Tagged With: celebrity engagement, Emerald cut, Emerald Engagement Rings

Celebrity Engagement Style: Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom

April 18, 2019

We're sharing another celebrity engagement story, and with Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom, it's anything but low-key. The engagement ring showcases all the trends of 2019. Custom design? Of course. Colored gemstone? Obviously. Vintage vibes? Yep. Related: Custom Engagement Rings on Trend for 2019 The Couple Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Birthstones, Custom Jewelry, Engagement Rings, Proposal Tagged With: celebrity engagement, engagement ring, Proposal

Birthstone Engagement Rings Are a Major Trend for 2019

April 11, 2019

Birthstone engagement rings are a hot trend with brides-to-be in 2019. Brides are trading in the traditional diamond for other gemstones to create personalized styles. Diamonds remain the number one choice for engagement rings overall, but we've started to see more and more couples break from the norm and opt for unique, personalized rings. … [Read more...]

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December Birthstone Blue Topaz

December 8, 2014

Vianna Brazil Blue Topaz

December Birthstone - The Blue Topaz Maybe it’s because I am from the North East, but when I think of December, I think of snow. I think of ice and cold. Apparently I am not the only one, because the birthstone for the month of December is a gemstone that is reminiscent of ice and snow, the blue topaz.   I love this gemstone because I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Birthstones Tagged With: Blue Topaz, Brazil, December Birthstone, Frozen, Vianna Brazil

October Birthstone Opal

October 6, 2014

Round Opal Gemstone

October Birthstone - The Opal Of all the Month’s birthstones, I think October would have to be my favorite. I have always loved Opals. There is something magical about the colors that are weaved throughout the stone. They have always reminded me of the Aura Borealis, a much smaller version that I get to wear.   There are five different … [Read more...]

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September Birthstone Sapphire

September 5, 2014

Blue Sapphire Anniversary Band

September Birthstone - The Sapphire When I think of September, I think of football, colder weather and sapphires. Of all the months, September’s birthstone the sapphire is one of my favorites. Once believed to protects its owner from envy and harm, the sapphire has always shared a rich history with royalty and the clergy. The word sapphire comes … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Birthstones Tagged With: Anniversary Rings, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire Birthstone, Sapphire Rings, September Birthstone

August Birthstone – Peridot

August 15, 2014

Peridot Ring

August Birthstone - Peridot When you think of summer colors, you think cool blues, bright yellow, and vibrant greens. With these colors in mind, it is no wonder that the Peridot gemstone, a vibrant olive green color, is the birthstone for the month of August. The Peridot gemstone is one of the oldest gemstone found in jewelry. Dating back … [Read more...]

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The July Birthstone – The Ruby

July 4, 2014

The July Birthstone - The Ruby The Ruby has always been associated with passion, devotion, courage and romance. Named for its rich red color (ruber is the Latin word for red), the ruby is considered one of the four most precious gemstones on earth (the diamond, the emerald and the sapphire are the other three). Among these three gemstones, the … [Read more...]

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The Birthstone of June is the Pearl

June 6, 2014

pearls

June's Birthstone is the Pearl Is your birthday falls in the month of June, than you are one of the lucky to have beautiful pearls as your birthstone. Considered a gemstone, wild pearls are some of nature’s most beautiful creations. Dating back to the bible, pearls have always been considered beautiful, rare, and valuable. A beautiful pearl … [Read more...]

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