Benold's Jewelers

A gourd-eous fall gem! 🎃 Topaz is one of November’s birthstones and known for its warm hues, from yellow to orange to pink and red. Red is the most sought-after topaz color and represents less than .5 percent of facet-grade material found. In fact, orangish red to red topaz has its own name, “Imperial topaz.”

Yellow to brownish-orange topaz is valued for its rich, warm hues. These colors distinguish it from more affordable gems like smoky quartz or citrine (another November birthstone!), which can sometimes appear similar but are less expensive alternatives.

One advantage topaz has over quartz is its hardness. Topaz is an 8 on the Mohs scale, making it durable enough for most kinds of jewelry. However, one must keep in mind topaz’ perfect cleavage meaning it could fracture or chip along flat planes of weakness in the structure, so rings and daily worn topaz should be worn with care, avoiding hitting the stone against other hard objects.

Would you consider topaz as an engagement ring stone? 🧡

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Your signature style comes from your favorite pops of color and your own collection of jewelry. In this case Vahan bracelets make a statement with a vivid coral color dress and fabulous shoes.

What are some factors that contribute to different opals’ value?

COLOR: Opals with strong play-of-color, especially displaying a full spectrum of colors, are highly sought-after. Opals with dark bodycolor are highly valued, because they show off play-of-color more.
CLARITY: Most opals are translucent to opaque. Some translucent opals have eye-visible inclusions.
CUT: Most opals are polished into cabochons, while some are faceted. Most fire opals don’t show play-of-color and are flat-faceted.
CARAT WEIGHT: Opals are lightweight gems to wear due to low density. White and some crystal opals can reach large sizes; large black and fire opals are rare.
ORIGIN: Origin can impact availability and desirability, with regions like Australia (producing high-quality black and white opals) and Ethiopia (known for vivid crystal opals) contributing distinct characteristics to each variety.
TREATMENT: Some opals are smoke treated to darken their bodycolor and make their play-of-color stand out more. Some opals are also stabilized or impregnated with a clear resin, wax or plastic to fill cracks or pores. This process makes the opal less brittle and prevents water absorption or drying out. These factors will affect the value of opal.

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Cute and tiny stud earrings!!

New styles have arrived this week!! Come by the store and try on your new addition.
BYOB bring your own bracelet and we will give them sparkle and shine treatment while you shop.

Did you have a chance to see the moon last night?

Six pear shapes of perfectly matched green tourmalines form a lovely flower with a little help from sparkly diamonds.

Go to the and buy raffle tickets for the chance to win a car, earrings or gift cards.

Let’s go back to diamonds for today with this bracelet stack from .

The all yellow gold Simon G bracelets.

Tiny and mighty minty green tourmaline necklace from .

Want a versatile pair of earrings?

This pair of hoop earrings features multicolored tourmalines set in 18k yellow gold.

Dangling earrings featuring opal beads with intense color and woven 18k yellow gold.

Opals and diamonds.

Oh yes, that is an opal.