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Spring cleaning! “Tidying” guru Marie Kondo challenges us to part with anything that doesn’t spark joy. Well, what about that fancy jewelry in the vault? We say, haul it out and let’s make something awesome that you can wear every day, whether dressed down or dressed to kill. Precious gems never stop being precious, and it’s fun to refresh their settings and find modern ways to wear them today.
Aquamarine is the color of sea-foam, and it’s the birthstone for March. This mermaid jewel is surrounded by lore and legend – for instance, Aquamarine once believed to protect the wearer from storms at sea, not to mention toothaches and the effects of poison!
Did you know that in ancient Rome, each year in the middle of February, nearly naked bachelors pranced around the city limits, playfully swatting women and girls with strips of leather? The called it “Lupercalia”, meaning “from the wolf.” Sounds like fun. But if you’ve got something more romantic in mind for your Valentine, check out our sweet selection of heart-shaped gems. And if you’re an Aquarius or are shopping for a special someone with a February birthday, we’ve got exquisite Amethysts for your consideration, this month’s birthstone!
Did you know that in ancient Rome, each year in the middle of February, nearly naked bachelors pranced around the city limits, playfully swatting women and girls with strips of leather?
The called it “Lupercalia”, meaning “from the wolf.” Sounds like fun. But if you’ve got something more romantic in mind for your Valentine, check out our sweet selection of heart-shaped gems!
The month of January is named for the Roman god, Janus, who is literally two-faced. Janus was the god of doors, gates and transitions, and he ruled over all new beginnings including births, planting, and the start of the new year. His double-faced head appeared on the first Roman coins, and his image is always an indicator of good things to come. This can only mean one thing: more precious gem jewelry in 2021!
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