by D. Cole Jewelers | Nov 30, 2018 | Birthstones, From The Experts
Birthstone: August Hardness: 6.5 Peridot, the gem form of the mineral olivine, traces its jewelry roots back more than 3,500 years. It was first mined by the ancient Egyptians on the island of Zebargad in the Red Sea. Zebargad was known as the “serpent...
by D. Cole Jewelers | Nov 30, 2018 | Birthstones, From The Experts
Birthstone: June Pearls. . . the oldest known gemstone, treasured by the ancients as the most precious of gems. Throughout the ages pearls were so rare and coveted that only the wealthiest royals could own them. Today, thanks to the success of the culturing process in...
by D. Cole Jewelers | Nov 30, 2018 | Birthstones, From The Experts
Birthstone: October Hardness: 5.5 Opal is one of nature’s most prized gems. The stone was mined by eastern Europeans, the Aztecs and the ancient tribes of Central Africa. Opals have been featured in the crown of the Holy Roman Emperor and the crown jewels of...
by D. Cole Jewelers | Nov 30, 2018 | Birthstones, From The Experts
Birthstone: January Hardness: 6-7 Garnet is one of the most versatile stones on the market. It comes in a rainbow of colors, from deep red to tangerine orange to lime green to pale pink, as well as purple, gold and brown. Garnet is found all over the world, including...
by D. Cole Jewelers | Nov 30, 2018 | Birthstones, Featured, From The Experts
Birthstone: December Hardness: 8 Blue topaz has become one of the most popular gemstones on the market today, due to its clarity, durability, availability and affordable cost. Yet it is a shade of topaz rarely found in nature. Topaz is one of the well-known pegmatite...
by D. Cole Jewelers | Nov 30, 2018 | Birthstones
Birthstone: March Hardness: 8 Aquamarine, derives it name from the Latin term for seawater because of its elegant blue hues. According to legend, aquamarine was the treasure of mermaids and had the power to keep sailors safe at sea. It was also thought to possess a...
by D. Cole Jewelers | Nov 30, 2018 | Birthstones, From The Experts
Birthstones by Month In 1912, the American National Association of Jewelers agreed on the birthstone chart that we use today. January: Garnet February: Amethyst March: Aquamarine April: Diamond May: Emerald June: Pearl or Alexandrite July: Ruby August: Peridot ...
by D. Cole Jewelers | Nov 30, 2018 | Featured, From The Experts
Year Traditional Modern 1st Paper Clocks 2nd Cotton China 3rd Leather Crystal, Glass 4th Linen, Silk Appliances 5th Wood Silverware 6th Iron Wood Ojects 7th Wool, Copper Dest Sets, Pen/Pencil Sets 8th Bronze Linens, Lace 9th Pottery, China Leather Goods 10th Tin,...
by D. Cole Jewelers | Aug 16, 2013 | Finishes, From The Experts
Although platinum was used in ancient Egypt and by the South American Incas, it was not as valued as gold. Until modern jewelers’ tools were developed, platinum was more difficult to work with because it has an extremely high melting point. Interest in Platinum...
by D. Cole Jewelers | Aug 13, 2013 | Finishes, From The Experts
Archeologists’ tests indicate that humans have created objects and ornaments out of silver since 4000 BC, just after their discoveries of gold and copper. Silver is now the most plentiful of the precious jewelry metals. Like platinum and gold, silver is...
