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Mother’s Jewelry – Custom designs in time for Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is coming up. Don’t believe me? Check your calendar. May 11th is two months away. That may seem a little far in advance to make dinner reservations, but it’s just about right to start a custom jewelry design. Mother’s jewelry (rings, pendants, bracelets, etc.) has been dumbed down and commercialized for years, and…

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December Birthstones: Turquoise, Zircon and Tanzanite

December sort of has the corner on birthstones nowadays. With the induction of another selection by the American Gem Trade Association in 2002, there are now three official birthstones for December: turquoise, zircon, and the newest, tanzanite. So which way do you go? Well, that depends on what’s important to you in a look, and…

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Consider the aquamarine, the elegant birthstone for March

I consider the aquamarine to be an ethereal beauty of a Piscean gemstone. Rich in folklore, the stone takes its name from the Latin words for water and the sea. According to legend, sailors wore aquamarines to keep them safe and prevent seasickness. Birthstone: Generally considered as the March birthstone, although other birthstones for March…

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Have I told you lately that I love you?

I’m a sentimentalist. I think it’s sweet that we reserve one special day a year to treat the one we love in an extra-special way. I know some guys can get a little overcome with expectations and uncertainty, but I think any gift that’s bought with thought and caring – is going to get a…

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