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Each February, the world descends on Tucson, Arizona, for the oldest, largest, and most prestigious gem and mineral show on the planet. Hundreds of dealers

Most of you who wear fine gemstone jewelry already know something about garnets. Dark red garnets, faceted or cabochon, were the fashion darlings of the

“The best givers are those who honestly care about the recipient and who thrive on hearing their stories. And they know that in the act

A sterling silver pendant featuring one bezel set square shaped straw topaz on a 16 inch silver chain.  This necklace was designed and made by Sydney Strong.

Moth Brooch and Pendant – deisgned and made by llyn strong OPAL Writers have compared opals to volcanoes, galaxies, and fireworks. Admirers gave extraordinary opals poetic

Multi-colored diamond strand necklace and 18K white gold ring with rose cut yellowdiamond flanked with white diamonds. Designed and made by llyn strong DIAMOND GEMSTONE HISTORY The diamond is

Image Credit – https://www.gia.edu/peridot Peridot Gemstone History Peridot is a gemstone with a fascinating history, both in nature and culture. It is one of the oldest known gemstones,

RUBY Many cultures have long considered ruby a stone of kings. Not surprisingly, ruby symbolism and lore have many associations with power and wealth. Possessing a ruby

MOONSTONE HISTORY Moonstone is best known for its pearly sheen, or schiller effect, where light reflects off of the two types of feldspar that make this

The nation’s first Father’s Day was celebrated on June 19, 1910, in the state of Washington. However, it was not until 1972–58 years after President

Mother’s Day Mother’s Day is a holiday honoring motherhood that is observed in different forms throughout the world, and Mother’s Day 2019 occurs on Sunday,

AN ENGAGEMENT RING’S TALE Selecting an engagement ring is a long-lasting purchase decision for a couple. One of the first things to consider is selecting the type