I love pearls and pearl jewelry. Pearls can have unusual shapes (baroque pearls) and neat colors – I think they are all wonderful. A pearl is a hard object produced within the soft tissue of a mollusk as the result of an irritant. The pearls we treasure are composed of calcium carbonate deposited over that irritant…
The National Association of Jewelers released a list of so-called “modern birthstones” in 1912 in the United States. Today there are several alternate birthstone lists, so you have some choice – traditional, modern, stones associated with your zodiac sign, etc. Opals are a popular birthstone choice for April. Traditional birthstones for April are diamond,…
I love tools! Over time I have acquired a number of jewelry tools that I don’t use and a few that have never been used. All of the jewelry tools for sale and other items listed are discounted. There are also some display items and little bags on this list. Photos are available on request.…
How do you dress an earring up or down? A few weeks ago a customer asked about a particular earring. They liked the earring design but they wanted something more casual for everyday wear. The original design was this twisted silver wire dangle earring with a pearl drop from the Wedding Jewelry section. Changing…
Like a garden of flowers, there are a lot of bright and beautiful fashion colors for Spring 2021 (and Summer, too). Here they are: Marigold – this is a warm golden orange that’s easy to wear Cerulean – a light blue defined as the blue of the sky on a clear day Rust – this…
This is a time when you need something pretty in your life. Uncertainty is all around us with concerns about so many things. Some things are beyond our ability to control, but we can have an impact on other things. Take care of yourself – be more aware of you and your body and mind.…
Welcome to 2021! We’ve completed another annual cycle to a new year. This annual transition certainly isn’t a new thing, but I think that the 2020 to 2021 transition is significantly different from most old year to new year experiences in my lifetime. We’ve all been through a rugged year, a year filled with turmoil…
Some of our Christmas traditions have origins in ancient cultures. The Christmas tree was part of earlier festivals and observances and has made its way into our current day Christmas celebrations. The tree probably had its origins in northern European evergreen forests. According to an article in Time magazine, greenery brought indoors as a decoration…
On December 21st, we’re celebrating the Winter Solstice. The winter solstice marks the official start of winter each year with the sun at its lowest point in the sky. After December 21, the days gradually grow longer. Interestingly, the meteorological start of winter is December 1. Celebrating the winter solstice began with ancient times with…
Are you looking for gift ideas for December occasions? December has a number of holidays and special occasions and some of them might require a gift: Hanukkah is 12/11-18, the Winter Solstice is 12/21, Christmas is 12/24-25, Kwanzaa is 12/26, and New Year’s Eve is 12/31. I have a lot of Holiday Specials on…