by Michael Pope | Jan 18, 2018 | Birthstone, BLOG, Diamond Jewelry, Diamonds, Garnet
The word “garnet” comes from the 14th Century Middle English word “gernet” meaning dark red. The word is derived from Latin “granatum” which means seed, and is called so because of the gemstone’s resemblance to the beautifully red seeds of the pomegranate. Garnet is... by Michael Pope | Sep 1, 2017 | BLOG, Diamonds, Emerald, Engagement Rings, Ruby, Tanzenite, Uncategorized
Diamonds may be some girls’ best friend, but they’re not for everyone. Yes they’re beautiful, durable, sparkly and timeless, but they’re also rather expensive and perhaps a little too classic, if you’re the kind of lady who wants to wear something different on your... by Michael Pope | Aug 17, 2017 | BLOG, Diamond Jewelry, Diamonds, Engagement Rings
If you’re shopping for diamonds and have done your 4Cs homework (color, clarity, cut, carat weight), then you already know that diamond color has a lot to do with overall diamond quality. The range of diamond color can be so subtle that your untrained eye may... 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 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 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...