by giuseppe | Nov 1, 2017 | Birthstones
Happy Birthday, November! The November birthstone is citrine. Citrine gets its name from the old French word “citrin” which translates to “lemon.” Citrine is one of the most rare forms of quartz and can be found in colors ranging from pale...
by giuseppe | Oct 15, 2017 | Diamond Guide
Often mistaken for emerald cut diamonds, asscher cut diamonds are similar, however, they are square in shape rather than rectangular. Created in the early 1920s, the asscher cut has seen a recent resurgence in popularity. This cut shows off the clarity and color of...
by giuseppe | Oct 1, 2017 | Birthstones
Happy Birthday, October! The October birthstone is opal. The opal gets its name from the Latin word “opalus,” meaning “precious jewel,” and is prized for its unique ability to refract and reflect light into the shimmering rainbow of colors it...
by giuseppe | Sep 12, 2017 | Diamond Guide
Radiant cut diamonds are special for their uniquely trimmed corners, combining the lines of an emerald cut with the unparalleled brilliance of a round diamond. Radiant cut diamonds are also gorgeous when combined with a variety of other diamond cuts! While a...
by giuseppe | Sep 1, 2017 | Birthstones
Happy Birthday, September! The September Birthstone is the Blue Sapphire. Named for the Greek word “sapphirus,” meaning the color blue, Sapphires have long been a favorite. Ancient civilizations said that the world was set upon an enormous sapphire, which...
