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
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
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
How To Tell if Gold Is Real?
Fake gold comes in many forms. Sometimes it’s easy to spot and other times, fake gold deceives even the best of us. There are even times when jewelry has all the proper gold hallmarks, but it turns out to be a cheap (and illegal) form of… Read More
How to Clean Antique Jewelry — The Important Do’s & Don’ts
For anyone that’s unfamiliar, antique jewelry is any piece of jewelry that is more than 100 years old. That’s a lot of years for dirt to collect under gemstones, metal to patina, and for grime to take away from the inherent beauty of the heirloom. It’s tempting… Read More
