May Birthstone: All About Emerald & Its Properties
If you are one of the lucky people born in May, emerald is your May birthstone. The verdantly shaded jewel is considered one of the most...
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Brenda Langlois
- May 11
- 3 min
Jewelry and the Course of Human History
Whether you wear it as an object of beauty, a physical memento of commitment or a personal connection to a memory, we know your jewelry...
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Brenda Langlois
- May 11
- 1 min
Effects of Hand Sanitizer on Jewelry
Did you know hand sanitizer can damage your jewelry? During the recent pandemic, we have all been washing our hands and using hand...
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Brenda Langlois
- Mar 13
- 2 min
A BRIEF LOOK AT MOONSTONES
Moonstone otherwise known as an opalescent type of orthoclase, can have either a white or blue sheen to it and this is known as Schiller....
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Brenda Langlois
- Mar 13
- 3 min
THE POSSIBILITIES OF FINISHES
There are many finishes that can be applied to a piece of jewellery and it’s well worth taking a look at each of the finishes available...
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Brenda Langlois
- Mar 13
- 2 min
WHAT COLOUR IS TOPAZ?
Topaz is a fascinating gemstone, and measures eight on the Mohs scale of hardness it’s a popular choice for jewellery, but do you know...
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Brenda Langlois
- Mar 1
- 8 min
AQUAMARINE MEANING, POWERS AND HISTORY
Aquamarine is the birthstone for the month of March. The seawater color of aquamarine has given this gemstone its name as the name...
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Brenda Langlois
- Feb 2
- 3 min
Amethyst Symbolism and Legends
The February birthstone, amethyst has many popular symbolic and folkloric associations both ancient and modern, from love and...
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Brenda Langlois
- Jan 4
- 5 min
Garnet Symbolism and Legends
Garnet symbolism is rich and varied. Cultures all over the world have prized this gemstone for its beautiful colours and durability. The...
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Brenda Langlois
- Nov 22, 2021
- 5 min
Citrine Meaning, Powers and History
Citrine has been popular for thousands of years and used to be revered for its rarity, though that has changed with time. The ancient...
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Brenda Langlois
- Sep 23, 2021
- 7 min
Sapphire Meaning, Powers and History
The sapphire is the birthstone for the month of September. The name sapphire is derived from the Latin word ““saphirus” and the Greek...
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Brenda Langlois
- Aug 23, 2021
- 4 min
How To Easily Cut & Shape Sea Glass and Stones Using Diamond Wire Hand Saw Blades
What You Will Need: Diamond Wire Hand Saw Blades Jewellers Piercing Saw Frame A Pencil to mark where you want to cut A plastic tray...
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Brenda Langlois
- Aug 11, 2021
- 4 min
How to Make your Own Sea Glass in 4 Easy Steps
MAKING SEA GLASS IN A ROCK TUMBLER It turns out, making sea glass in a rock tumbler was way easier than I expected. For my first batch, I...
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Brenda Langlois
- Aug 11, 2021
- 2 min
Peridot Meaning, History and Symbolism
August’s birthstone, the peridot, is a light green, ancient, cosmic birthstone that has been found in volcanic lava in Hawaii—and in...
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Brenda Langlois
- Jul 27, 2021
- 4 min
Rubies for Blood, Emeralds for Truth: The Hidden Meanings and Histories of Your Favorite Gemstones
Emerald According to legend, an emerald was one of the stones given by God to King Solomon—a gift that endowed the king with power over...
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Brenda Langlois
- Jul 6, 2021
- 1 min
Star Signs & Gemstones
Everybody is normally aware of what their star sign is but do you know your Star Stone? Here is a comprehensive list of stones that...
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Brenda Langlois
- Jul 6, 2021
- 2 min
Birthstones - A Brief History
The tradition of wearing birthstones has developed over many centuries and in many parts of the world. Throughout history, people have...
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Brenda Langlois
- Apr 10, 2021
- 4 min
TOP TIPS TO MEASURE YOUR RING SIZE
What's your ring size? Shopping for rings (especially online) can be a minefield if you don't know your size - and buying the wrong sized...
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