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Christie’s in London hosted its widely coveted Important Jewels Auction on June 14, 2017 and Harry Winston’s emerald ring was the centerpiece of conversation! The rectangular-cut stone was measured at 10.23 carats, selling for more than 5 times its high pre-sale estimate at $47,000 per carat! The stunning piece sold to an anonymous Columbian investor at a bit over $480,000. Read the full story here.

October’s birthstone, the opal, is a very unique gem. Its name is derived from opalus, which was given to it by the Romans. Its meaning is synonymous with “precious stone.” Its shifting kaleidoscope of colors is unlike any other. Opals can vary in shape, size, color, and can differ noticeable from each other. People have described the stone’s appearance to volcanoes, fireworks, and galaxies. Because opal has the colors of many other gems, the Romans believed it possessed all the virtues of each gemstone and was the most precious and powerful of all. In fact, throughout most of history, opal...

June birthdays are extremely lucky because they have not one but two birthstones to choose from. One is a classic that everyone knows and loves and that is the pearl. The other is the lesser known Alexandrite.  Pearl The Pearl is extremely versatile because anyone can wear it and they can wear it with anything! Pearls come in different colors but the classic white pearl is still the most popular. Pearls can be very expensive but they can also be very affordable. Pearls that are found in the wild are traditionally more expensive whereas cultured pearls which are grown in...

May is here and that means so is the month of the emerald! The emerald is best known for its beautiful deep green color. People all over the world admire it for its beauty and when combined with other stones or on its own the emerald jewelry is some of the most beautiful. Emeralds symbolize royalty and romance. They can also come in colors ranging from bluish green to its very familiar deep green color. Emeralds are part of very exclusive club. They are one of the four precious stones that are recognized globally. The other stones are diamonds, sapphires,...

April babies are lucky to have one of the most beautiful gemstones! The Diamond. The diamond is one of, if not the most coveted stone in the world. Diamonds are also the most expensive. When buying diamonds it is important to educate yourself before hand. Always check for Cut, Clarity, and Carat.Clarity refers to the color of the diamond. The whiter and brighter the diamond the more beautiful and the more expensive it will be. The Cut of the diamond is up to the person, but with so much to choose from there is something for everyone.The Diamond has some...