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If you have ever wondered what makes a ruby red vs a sapphire blue, or better yet why there are so many different hues to a stone, such as a ruby. Why a ruby can go from pink to blood red and why are some clear while others are opaque?  Which stone is the better one? Lets be honest, not all stones are created equal!  This can make shopping and comparing very difficult for the consumer. This is why I highly recommend shopping with a reputable jeweler, you can do all the research in the world but a good jeweler can spot an inclusion or...

For centuries, pearls have been coveted for their beauty.  Once considered the ultimate symbol of wealth and status, only royalty and upper nobility were allowed to wear pearls in many European countries during the Medieval and Renaissance periods.  During the 16th and 17th centuries, South Sea pearls were discovered and brought to Europe. Empress Eugenie of France later introduced the Black South Sea Pearl Necklace in the 1850's. Pearls were fashionably irreplaceable with multiple strands, chokers and brooches in the late 19th century; becoming a symbol for anyone of means.  With demand high and the supply of oysters running low, imitation pearls made from Mother of Pearl and glass became prominent.  During the early 1900's with the...