Hardness & Durability

A gem’s hardness is often misunderstood by the layperson. Let’s clear that up. Watch the video, or read on for details. There is a difference between hardness and durability. Have you heard that a diamond is the hardest natural substance? It has a hardness of 10,...

Colorful Expressions

Colorful expressions are utilizing jewelry adorned with colored gemstones to convey self-expression and personal significance. Initiation and growth are Spring’s hallmarks.  It’s 37 degrees the day I’m writing.  Since the garden is mostly dormant, let’s look at the...

What Should We Do With Them?

“Oh, I like that lavender and green….,” Laura replied to my text showing her several pairing of gems for three-stone rings. “What should we do with them?”That’s always the next question, isn’t it?   The unset gems move you,...

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