by Michael Pope | Jul 26, 2017 | BLOG, Gold Jewelry, Precious Metals, Uncategorized
The word gold, used by itself, means all gold or it can refer to “pure” gold, meaning 24 karat (24K) gold. Because 24K gold is soft, it’s usually mixed with other metal jewelry called alloys to increase its hardness and durability. If a piece of jewelry is not 24... by Michael Pope | Jul 20, 2017 | Birthstone, Engagement Rings, Ruby, Uncategorized
Red is the color of our most intense emotions—love and anger, passion and fury. It’s associated with objects of power and desire—like fast cars and red roses. Early cultures treasured rubies for their similarity to the redness of the blood that flowed through their... by Michael Pope | Jul 12, 2017 | Birthstone, BLOG, Moonstone, Uncategorized
While fine jewelry is usually high in monetary value, what often makes it exceptional is that it’s steeped in significance. A piece of jewelry frequently has a particular aura that does not fade; it is with it that we mark the milestones of our lives—engagement,... by Michael Pope | Jul 6, 2017 | Diamond Jewelry, Engagement Rings, Uncategorized
An oldie, but goodie! by Michael Pope | Jun 29, 2017 | BLOG, Cameo, Heirlooms, Uncategorized
Alexander the Great commissioned his portrait – in the likeness of a god – to be engraved in stone in the third century BCE, according to jewelry expert Anna M. Miller, author of “Cameos Old and New.” This was the first time a cameo – a three-dimensional figure carved...