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Moonstone – June Birthstone

Something that is steadily growing in popularity is moonstone. Moonstone, however, is not a newly discovered gemstone, and it’s been entrancing beholders with the mysterious, silken light of a full moon for hundreds, if not thousands of years. Ancient Hindus and Romans once believed moonstone was actually crystallized moonlight. Every myth and legend associated with…

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On the 7th Day of Christmas…

Gellner – 30% Discount I work with a number of German designers. Some are gem cutters, like Bernd Munsteiner. Others are jewelry makers, like Christian Bauer, Jorg Heinz, and Gellner. Today, we’re talking about Gellner. Gellner works in pearls. But these are not your grandmother’s pearls. Black rhodium plating, rough-cut gem strands, abstract shapes, and…

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Have pearls, but rarely wear them? Let me change that!

About a month ago, a customer came in looking for ideas to give her husband for something she would enjoy for their anniversary. I asked her if she already owned a strand of pearls. She said yes but she rarely wore them, thinking them a bit too traditional. When she did wear them, it was…

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