by Michael Pope | Apr 4, 2018 | Aquamarine, Birthstone, Diamond Jewelry, Diamonds
The serenely colored aquamarine invokes the tranquility of its namesake, the sea. In fact, the name aquamarine is derived from the Latin word aqua, meaning water, and marina, meaning the sea. Aquamarine is most often light in tone and ranges from greenish blue to... 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 | Dec 19, 2017 | Diamond Jewelry, Diamonds
The holiday season is always something people look forward to, but we’re often swept up in planning, cooking, shopping and more, not leaving enough time for ourselves. One way to stay on top of your game and avoid the dreaded last minute, “What am I going to wear?”... by Michael Pope | Nov 30, 2017 | Diamond Jewelry, Diamonds, Engagement Rings, Sapphires
If you are ready to propose, then you are, no doubt, facing the small matter of buying the perfect diamond engagement ring. No worries, we’ve put together a short list of the top things to consider when buying a ring, so you can hone your purchasing skills before even... by Michael Pope | Oct 20, 2017 | Birthstone, Diamond Jewelry, Onyx Jewelry, Opals
Fire Opal Jewelry & Black Onyx Jewelry are not spooky on Halloween! Fire opal is a transparent to translucent opal, with warm body colors of yellow to orange to red. Although it does not usually show any play of color, occasionally a stone will exhibit... by Michael Pope | Sep 28, 2017 | Diamond Jewelry, Diamonds, Engagement Rings
If you are ready to propose, then you are, no doubt, facing the small matter of buying the perfect diamond engagement ring. No worries, we’ve put together a short list of the top things to consider when buying a ring, so you can hone your purchasing skills before even...