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All About Tanzanite

Tanzanite is a relatively newly discovered gemstone.  Formed when the continents collided at the bottom of the foothills of Africa’s tallest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro, the deposits that form this beautiful blue gemstone took over 550 million years to fully mature.  Tanzanite was discovered in 1967, but production soon decreased by 70%.  This decrease in production [...]

The Price of Precision

It’s undoubtedly important to be able to perform at a functional level in any business.  The real craftsman wants his precise attention to detail in his finished product to be evident at a glance and more impressive at close inspection though. Great sculptors, painters and all other artists want their final work to be a [...]

A More Affordable Version of the Precious Ruby

The ruby is one of the four precious gemstones, along with diamonds, sapphires and emeralds. Only the diamond in this group is harder than the ruby. Its name comes from the Latin word which means red. Rubies do have some imperfections or inclusions but their beauty has made them very popular through the ages. The [...]

Going Green for the Holidays

The demand for products that are “green” has been the rage for some time. Most people want to have a positive effect on the environment and there are plenty of merchants who are willing to help. Everything from cleaning products to automobiles to packaging is being called green these days. There is one long time [...]

Finding Jewelry That Fits

Finding a piece of jewelry that is a perfect fit involves more than just getting the right ring size these days. With the dramatically increasing cost of diamonds and gold many consumers’ highest priority is to find the perfect fit for their budget. Any piece of jewelry crafted from naturally mined diamonds set in gold [...]

July Birthstone is a Bold and Brilliant Choice for Summer Jewelry

The vibrant, bold color of the ruby makes it the perfect accent for a wide variety of summer styles. Unfortunately large natural rubies can be very hard to come by and are very expensive. That doesn’t necessarily preclude those who want to express themselves with bright and bold red jewelry from doing so affordably though. [...]

Another Celebrity Joins the World of Jewelry Design

The pint sized and darkly tanned Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi, of Jersey Shore fame, has donned the hat of jewelry designer for the New Year.  Polizzi’s public introduction into the world of jewelry actually began on the last night of 2010 as she helped ring in the New Year while wearing the first piece of her collection.  [...]

Qualities to Look for in Cubic Zirconia, Lab Gem Wholesaler

Cubic zirconia and lab created gems are enjoying huge popularity right now. The superior affordability of cz gems in a tight economy is only part of their appeal. Concern about ecological damage done during the mining process of natural gems has spurred greater interest in lab created gems. Reports of horrendous working conditions at Third [...]

A New Exclusive Line a Charitable Jewelry From Sears

Sears has announced that, with the help of Sun Source Jewelry, they will be making the Knots of Love line of jewelry available from their retail stores and online this month.  For every piece of Knots of Love jewelry that is sold through stores or the Sears’ website a percentage of the proceeds will go [...]

The Smithsonian Teams Up with QVC for New Jewelry Line

The Smithsonian houses and displays some of the most incredible and amazing jewels that have ever been unearthed, like the 45+ carat Hope Diamond and the 30+ carat Blue Heart diamond.   There are pieces on display at the Smithsonian that are interesting and amazing enough to completely captivate those who probably wouldn’t too interested in fashion or jewelry [...]