It doesn’t surprise us that Asscher cut gemstones are the fourth most popular diamond cut in the world. This stunning cut promises a brilliance that is near that of the brilliant round while displaying the quality of a stone in the manner that an emerald cut would. The Asscher cut is also extremely versatile in […]
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We’d like to take a moment to put the spotlight on goldsmith Kerstin Laibach and her ethical jewelry practices as well as the beautiful designs she creates without harming the environment. Kerstin’s Background in Jewelry Design Kerstin spent much of her younger years in a stunning area of Europe known for its handcrafted jewelry standards. She
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One of the first pieces of “real” jewelry I owned as a child was a tiny pearl necklace. It was a strand of caviar-sized pearls and it was one of my most prized possessions. Even as a child I knew it was something significant and would wear it on special occasions. Pearls have always made
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When you love the Art Nouveau style as much as we do, you can hope to stumble across the engagement or wedding ring that really makes your heart sing. Or, alternately, you can find a jewelry designer who will create a bespoke ring in a style you absolutely love. Vintage-inspired rings can so closely match
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Light is what gives a diamond its sparkle and brilliance. When light enters the diamond through the different facets, it’s reflected throughout the diamond. The light is viewable in the diamond itself. When light is blocked, it can lead to strips of black or darkened parts of the diamond. This darkened area is called the
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Even if you’ve already decided on the material and polish of your wedding or engagement band, you might be surprised to find out that wedding and engagement rings can be be customized even more! Unique Wedding Bands For Him And Her – Our Favorites There is a wide variety of different styles of wedding
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Whether or not you know it, you’ve come across Feldspar hundreds of times in your life. Feldspar itself isn’t even a gemstone – it’s an alumina and silica inclusive mineral and holds the title of being the earth’s most abundant mineral! In fact, this mineral makes up approximately 60% of the rocks you see on
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Throughout the course of history, psychics and crystal healers have used quartz minerals for for their many metaphysical qualities. Due to the versatility of the mineral itself, the metaphysical reach that Quartz has is vast and varies from stone to stone. Understanding the Milky Quartz Metaphysical Properties If you are interested in learning about the
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If you’re looking to add a unique touch to your wedding or engagement ring, you’ve probably already considered some sort of gemstone as an alternative to the commonly utilized diamonds. The possibilities that come with a gemstone addition are essentially endless and the decision could be a stressful one. Beryl is an astonishingly resilient mineral
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Hi, and welcome to Part 3 of our 3-part series on the fascinating mineral known as Quartz, where we discuss Microcrystalline Quartz. In Part 1 of our exploration of the different types of quartz gem, we talked about several different types of quartz, including macrocrystalline varieties such as amethyst, ametrine, aventurine, blue quartz, citrine, eisenkiesel, milky
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