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What's the Birthstone for November?

What's the Birthstone for November?

November is another month that celebrates two beautiful birthstones: topaz and citrine. Both gemstones radiate warm honey tones, but like many othe...

2024 Small Business Holiday Gift Guide

If you're looking to Shop Small this holiday season and beyond, I've compiled my yearly Small Business Holiday Gift Guide to get you started! Many ...

What Are the Different Stone Settings in My Jewelry?

Choosing the right stone setting is essential for a long-lasting piece of jewelry that you’ll love to wear. Different settings obviously determine ...

Can I Get My Old Stones Set Into New Jewelry?

I’ll give you the TLDR for this article at the jump- YES, you can get your old stones set into new jewelry.

What Kind of Maintenance Does My Jewelry Need?

The most important thing you can do for your jewelry is to get it checked regularly, and perform any necessary maintenance to keep it secure and lo...

What's the Birthstone for October?

To properly kick off Spooky Season, I’m writing this while munching on one of the most divisive holiday treats- candy corn. I love it! How could y...

How Do I Safely Travel With My Jewelry?

While you may have to sneak a bit of extra planning and preparation into your itinerary, traveling with jewelry doesn’t have to be stressful. With ...

How Do I Keep My Chains From Getting Tangled?

I’ve seen it a thousand times over the course of my career. While working at my bench completing some odd repair, the noise of the door would catc...

Why Are Gemstones Different Colors?

If I showed you a red stone and blue stone and asked you to tell me which was the ruby and which was the sapphire, could you do it? Both of those...

What’s the Birthstone for September?

A gem of royalty, wisdom, and protection, sapphire is the birthstone for September. Its beauty and value have made it one of the most cherished and...

What Happens If My Gemstone Breaks?

You know that feeling… You look down and the previously beautiful, sparkling gemstone in your favorite ring is broken! Maybe you whacked your hand...

Are Gemstones Glued Into Jewelry?

One of the most common misconceptions I’ve come across over two decades of doing jewelry repair is the assumption that stones are glued into jewel...

What’s the Difference Between a Necklace and a Pendant?

Two popular types of jewelry that frequently get confused are necklaces and pendants. You may be thinking to yourself, “Aren’t they the same thing?...