Diamonds, Cubic Zirconia, and Swarovski Crystals: What’s the Difference?

Kim Hartman Gemstones and Crystals, Jewelry Education Leave a Comment

by Kim Hartman Who doesn’t love a little bling? There’s even an old song made famous by Marilyn Monroe: “Diamonds …

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Diamond: The April Birthstone Guide

Kim Hartman Bracelets, Gemstones and Crystals, Interchangeable Jewelry, Jewelry Education, Necklaces Leave a Comment

by Kim Hartman What Is the Birthstone for April? The birthstone for April is the diamond. The April birthstone is …

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Birthstone Guide by Month

Kim Hartman Gemstones and Crystals, Gift Guides and Seasonal Gifts, Interchangeable Jewelry, Jewelry Education, Seasons and Holidays Leave a Comment

Birthstones by Month Month Birthstone Example January Garnet February Amethyst March Aquamarine April Diamond May Emerald June Pearl July Ruby …

The Beauty of Semi-Precious Stones!

Carol McCarthy Gemstones and Crystals, Interchangeable Jewelry, Jewelry Education Leave a Comment

by Carol McCarthy Precious? Or Semi-Precious? What, you may ask, makes one stone precious and another semi-precious?  In days gone …