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Emerald Alternatives

I’m a colored stone guy. I love colored stones. I love selling colored stones. I love helping people foster a greater appreciation for colored stones. One thing I’ve learned over the years is that not all colored gems are created equal, and it’s important for a client to know their options when designing a piece…

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Emerald – May Birthstone

Pliny the Elder, the great naturalist of Antiquity, once wrote, “Nothing greens greener than emerald.” He was not wrong: to this day, emerald is still the green gem against which all green gems are compared. For over three thousand years, emerald has been treasured above many other gemstones for its rarity, and its largely unrivaled…

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On the 1st Day of Christmas…

Philip Stein Natural Frequency Technology® timepieces – 30% Discount I don’t carry too many watches these days, but Philip Stein is one that I’m glad to keep around. Many Philip Stein watches feature dual time-zone movements, so if you’re a traveler, or you do business regularly with someone in another time zone, you can always…

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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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