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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...

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,...

China is the second biggest diamond consuming market after, of course, the United States. Experts say that by 2016 the two countries will switch places with China becoming the biggest diamond market.   In the United States bridal jewelry makes up the majority of all diamond sales, whereas in China they buy less bridal jewelry.  The people of Hong Kong are very inspired by western-culture and that is a reason why diamonds are so prevalent in Hong Kong. One of the main differences between the two countries is that in China smaller diamonds are the norm and are preferred over...