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🦪 How exactly do pearls form in nature? 🦪

Pearls are formed when a tiny bit of sand or material gets trapped inside an oyster. The oyster produces a “nacre” as a defense mechanism that coats the intruder, layer after layer. A pearl is formed naturally in only 1 in every 10,000 oysters.

Freshwater pearls can take between 1 and 6 years to form; whereas saltwater may take between 5 and 20 years. The longer a pearl stays in the shell, the more nacre that forms and the larger the pearl. Freshwater pearls can grow to be just as big as saltwater pearls, but they take less time to develop because the layers of nacre are not as compact as those surrounding the saltwater pearl

June's popular alternate birthstone, Alexandrite, is one of the most interesting and rare gem varieties in the world!

Alexandrite is a relatively modern gemstone, discovered in Russia in 1831. What makes alexandrite such a unique gemstone is its chameleon-like ability to change colors. Alexandrite has been described as an “emerald by day, ruby by night.” It is a lovely green in both daylight and fluorescent light; it changes color to a purplish red in incandescent light!

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Heart jewelry is one of the most popular anniversary gifts 💝

Only one week left to find the perfect Father's Day gift 👨‍🍼

Happy birthday, June babies! June's primary birthstone is pearl.

Pearls are completely unique in the gemstone world, as they are the only gems from living sea creatures and require no faceting or polishing to reveal their natural beauty. They have been wildly popular spanning many cultures and several thousand years.

Pearl studs and necklaces are classy, elegant, and affordable, making the perfect gift for any occasion. Stay tuned for cool information about June's other birthstones!

Father's Day is less than 3 weeks away!
We have gifts for Dad, too! 🎁💯

Happy Memorial Day

Congratulations to all of our 2024 graduates!
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The world's largest Emerald crystal, known as the "Gachala Emerald," was discovered in 1967 at the Vega de San Juan Mines in Gachala, Colombia. Donated in 1969 by Harry Winston to the Smithsonian, the Gachala Emerald displays a superb green color and weighs 7,052 carats.

May's birthstone has never looked this good! 😍

Congratulate your graduate with a gift she'll treasure forever 🎓💖✨

Come see us for a wide variety of fine jewelry gifts to mark this important achievement

Colored gemstone engagement rings have grown in popularity, especially among millennials. What do you think of this trend? Would you wear something like this emerald engagement ring?

Happy Mother's Day!

✨ It's not too late to stop by and pick up something sparkly for mom

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She's the strongest woman you know

This Mother's Day, remind her how much you notice. We have a wide selection of jewelry and gifts to make it extra special!

Sometimes the tiniest steps bring the greatest rewards. Petite studs and diamond jewelry is sure to win her heart!

✨ May's birthstone is Emerald ✨

Did you know that emerald is the traditional gift for 20th & 35th wedding anniversaries? Emerald is also considered a symbol of rebirth, which we think makes it perfect for spring!

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Celebrate your love 💕

Make Mother's Day extra special this year

Did it rain on your wedding day? 🌧️

That might be a good thing!

In some cultures, rain on your wedding day is considered good luck, symbolizing fertility and cleansing. Hindu tradition has it that rain signifies a lasting marriage. A knot that becomes wet is extremely hard to untie – therefore, when you “tie the knot” on a rainy day, your marriage is supposedly just as hard to unravel!

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