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Read This Before Buying Antique Jewelry Online or Through Instagram!

Both Lauren and I have noticed a slightly frightening upsurge in the amount of overnight “antique jewelry dealers” these past few months. I’ve nominated Lauren to give her insight and take on this, along with some important tips we should all be aware of before buying any… Read More

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Why is it so Hard to Find Peridot Jewelry I Like?

All photos above provided by Market Square Jewelers Peridot is the birthstone of August, and many of us have come to find that August babies either love it or they hate it. Perhaps the ones that hate peridot haven’t had… Read More

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Ten Facts You Didn’t Know About Gem Gossip

      Above features every “logo” aka Banner I’ve had over the past nine years, from first inception until now. The evolution shows the progression and most recently we dropped our tagline which we’ve… Read More

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Ten Facts You Didn’t Know About Engagement Rings

History of Engagement Rings 1. The first diamond engagement ring in recorded history was presented by the Emperor Maximilian I of Austria to his betrothed, Mary of Burgundy, in 1477. The ring was set with diamonds in the shape of the letter ‘M’. 2. A new trend… Read More

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Why Are Crystals & Healing Crystals So Popular Right Now?

So much can be said about crystals and their role in the millennial mind. The mainstream’s relatively recent fascination with crystals is far-reaching and undeniably polarizing. There are those that think a crystal’s ability to heal is hogwash. Others go so far as to dedicate their lives to… Read More

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Why Some Gemstones Make Terrible Engagement Rings

The above gemstones are all beautiful, but which would make a great engagement ring and which two are bad choices for an everyday wear piece? Alternative engagement rings have been popular long before Princess Diana (and subsequently Kate Middleton) donned a blue sapphire. In fact, diamonds… Read More