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Diamond Sparkle and Thomas Edison
Diamonds and Thomas Edison?? Thomas Edison sustainably lit the first lightbulb in 1879, and his vision of bringing electricity to the...

Angela Cisneros
Dec 15, 20232 min read
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Holiday Jewelry Shopping Tips
Jewelry is a great gift to give during the holidays because when taken care of, it can last several lifetimes. Also, whenever he or she...

Angela Cisneros
Dec 8, 20232 min read
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Christmas Gemstones
Red and green have been the traditional colors of Christmas because of its connection to the winter solstice. The holly plant was used a...

Angela Cisneros
Dec 1, 20232 min read
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How Can You Tell Them Apart?
One of the questions I get asked frequently is what distinguishes one gemstone from another. The name of the gemstones we know and love,...

Angela Cisneros
Nov 24, 20232 min read
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Jewelry Speak Definitions
With the holidays right around the corner, I know that many of you will be shopping for a meaningful gift with jewelry this time of year....

Angela Cisneros
Nov 17, 20232 min read
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Garnets for Fall
Rich maroon, golden yellow, ruddy red, deep green, and warm oranges are all colors associated with Fall! Garnet is the perfect gemstone...

Angela Cisneros
Nov 10, 20232 min read
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Topaz
Most people I know do not like their November birthstone, Topaz, and I can see their point. For years, department stores selling poorly...

Angela Cisneros
Nov 3, 20232 min read
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Mourning Jewelry
For most of us, Halloween is the time of year we think of death and the after-life, but for one British monarch, Queen Victoria, mourning...

Angela Cisneros
Oct 27, 20232 min read
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The October Alternative
When we think of the birthstone for October, most of us will say opal, which is true, but did you know there was an alternative?...

Angela Cisneros
Oct 20, 20232 min read
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Curse of the Hope Diamond
It is Friday the 13th, what better day to read about jewelry curses! The Hope Diamond is a beautiful, 45.52ct fancy dark grayish-blue...

Angela Cisneros
Oct 13, 20233 min read
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Opal Magic
There is no other gemstone that displays flashes of reds, blues, greens, and yellows in a singular source. That is why Opal has been...

Angela Cisneros
Oct 6, 20232 min read
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Star Sapphires
Red carpet, lights flashing, and bright stars…no, this isn’t another Hollywood movie release, but a rare phenomena found in nature! Due...

Angela Cisneros
Sep 29, 20232 min read
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Sapphires from Montana
When we think of Sapphires, we tend to think of exotic locations, but did you know Sapphires are mined in Montana too? There are rich...

Angela Cisneros
Sep 22, 20232 min read
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A Royal Sapphire
The blue sapphire and diamond engagement ring first worn by Princess Diana, and now, Princess Kate, has become synonyms with the royal...

Angela Cisneros
Sep 15, 20232 min read
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Sapphire Gets Married
One of the biggest trends in engagement rings in the last 5 years is replacing the center diamond for a colored gemstone. I have seen a...

Angela Cisneros
Sep 8, 20232 min read
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Sapphire Colors
Did you know that Sapphire comes in every single color of the rainbow including black, brown, and gray? In fact, the gemstone we call...

Angela Cisneros
Sep 1, 20231 min read
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Platinum vs White Gold
I often get asked about the difference between platinum and white gold because they are both similar in color. I could go on about the...

Angela Cisneros
Aug 25, 20232 min read
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3 Ways to a Vintage Style Ring
Vintage style rings are timeless in their style and in their meaning. They represent enduring love with a connection to the past and the...

Angela Cisneros
Aug 18, 20232 min read
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Fall 2023 Engagement Ring Trends
We are about a month away from my favorite time of year, fall! Fall is a popular time of year for weddings and proposals (think gorgeous,...

Angela Cisneros
Aug 11, 20232 min read
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August Birthstone Update
Did you know that August had a new birthstone update? For so long, the apple green color of Peridot and the stripes of Sardonxy have been...

Angela Cisneros
Aug 4, 20232 min read
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