I remember getting my first piece of jewelry as a little girl – a tiny gold and amethyst ring. I was fascinated with the warmth and beauty of the metal, and the color and glitter of the gemstone. That was the beginning of a lifelong passion for jewel

The name Turquoise is believed to originate from the French phrase “pierre turquoise” meaning “Turkish stone” because turquoise was brought to Europe by Venetian merchants who first acquired it in Turkish bazaars. Turquoise was considered among

November – Topaz or CitrineTopaz - The word Topaz comes from a sanskrit word meaning “fire”, and in ancient lore, the Topaz could be used to control heat. It was said to have the power to cool boiling water, as well as excessive anger. When worn as

OCTOBER BIRTHSTONES - Opal & TourmalineOPALOpal was named from the Latin Opalus, meaning precious stone. It was once called the Cupid stone, and was the symbol of hope and purity.Some people believed the Opals fell from the heavens in flashes of

PERIDOT - The August BirthstoneThe vivid green of Peridot, with just a slight hint of gold, is the ideal gemstone to go with that light summer wardrobe!Peridot comes from the mineral Peridotite, and is closely related to Olivine and Serpentine. It’s