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 | Jun 21, 2017 | Alexandrite, Birthstone, BLOG, Uncategorized
The controversial history of alexandrite dates back to Imperial Russia, where it was first discovered in emerald mines near the Tokovaya River in Russia’s Ural Mountains. Its Finnish discoverer initially mistook it for emerald before realizing it changed colors under... by Michael Pope | Jun 15, 2017 | Birthstone, BLOG, Moonstone, Uncategorized
June’s third birthstone, moonstone, was named by the Roman natural historian Pliny, who wrote that moonstone’s shimmery appearance shifted with the phases of the moon. The most common moonstone comes from the mineral adularia, named for an early mining site near Mt.... by Michael Pope | Jun 8, 2017 | Birthstone, BLOG, Pearls, Uncategorized
Ancient Japanese folktales told that pearls were created from the tears of mythical creatures like mermaids and nymphs. Early Chinese civilizations believed that dragons carried pearls between their teeth, and the dragon must be slain to claim the pearls—which... by Michael Pope | Jun 2, 2017 | Birthstone, BLOG, Pearls
June is one of only two months that has three birthstones associated with it, giving the lucky people born in June a choice of gemstones between pearl, alexandrite and moonstone. June’s birthstones range from creamy-colored opalescent pearl and moonstone to the rare...