Aquamarine: Capturing Ocean Colors in Handmade Jewelry
The gentle blue-green hues of aquamarine have captivated jewelry makers for millennia. This gemstone, whose name literally means “seawater,” mirrors the ethereal…
Pearls: Freshwater, Saltwater, and Cultivated – What’s the Difference?
The allure of pearls has captivated humans for millennia, adorning royalty and symbolizing elegance across cultures. Yet not all are created equal….
What is My Birthstone?
Birthstones have been around as long as, well, birthdays – the idea that being born in a particular month associates you with…
How to Find Your Sign in Chinese Astrology
While most of us are familiar with our star sign in Western astrology such as Aries or Sagittarius, it isn’t the only…
3 June Birthstones That Aren’t Pearl
June is one of those months that no one can really seem to agree conclusively what the birthstone should be. Traditional stones…
8 Things You Never Knew About Pearls
When is a birthstone not a stone? When it’s a pearl, the June birthstone. In fact, the pearl is remarkable for a…