Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and if you’d like to get something special for your wife (the mother of your children), your own mother, or your grandmother, it is time to start planning. A wonderful gift that a woman will cherish for a lifetime is a beautiful mother’s ring or pendant. What is […]
Tag Archives: Birthstones
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Mar
When you want to buy birthstones, the 4 C’s will give you the important information you need to help in your decision. These are color, clarity, cut and carat. What do you look for when considering each of these factors in purchasing precious stones? Color in Birthstones 1) Color is the number one consideration when […]
Birthstones were first developed when historical cultures were looking for a way to associate a gemstone to a specific zodiac sign. Throughout time those gemstones have evolved into birthstones and they are a popular form of jewelry that just about everyone owns. Birthstones are commonly set into a specific piece of jewelry. They are commonly […]
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Emerald is the birthstone for May. Ranging in color from light to deep green, emeralds were Cleopatra’s favorite gemstones. Her admiration was so deep, she claimed the ancient Egyptian emerald mines as her own. The word emerald derives from the Latin term “smaragdus”, simply meaning green gem. Emeralds are from the beryl family of minerals […]
Your Mom is your Mom; there is no other way to put it then that. So why not show her you love her and tell her thanks, or how much she means to you by presenting her with a personalized gift. I have done that every year; it is something that is more special and […]
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Is there a new mom in your family? Congratulations! What an exciting time. This year Mother’s Day is certainly a very special day indeed, not just for the new mom, but for the entire family. Here are some ideas for Mother’s Day gifts for that very special Mom. You don’t have to spend a lot […]
What do cabbage patch dolls, your own self and your favorite bottle of beer have in common? Hmm…if you said “They all have a born-on date!” then your own self would also be correct! If you were born on June 10th of any year then follow along as we look at who shares your birthday […]
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Amethyst is the February birthstone. Associated with February since ancient times, amethyst is the most highly valued form of quartz. It is best known for its intense dark purple color. Although amethyst can range from transparent light lavender to smoky violet to the deepest royal purple, darker colors are considered more valuable. According to Wikipedia, […]
November of Lemons and Topaz: Christmas with a sunny disposition Written for SWCreations.net by Stephanie Dray With the frosty leaves fallen by the rushing winds, November marks the warmer days. As the trees color and people turn warm with spices, the gems of this month are held to bring joy to the season. The lemon […]
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Aquamarine is the birthstone for March. Originating from “aqua” meaning water and “mare” meaning sea, aquamarine crystals are best known for their beautiful blue-green color reminiscent of the world’s oceans. Aquamarine stones range in color from clear to blue-green to sky blue. Deeper blues are considered more valuable. A member of the beryl family of […]
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