Moonstone is considered a good luck gem, especially for lovers. A gift of moonstone is said to arouse love and passion. Common locations where moonstone deposits can be found include Sri Lanka, Brazil, Madagascar, India, Germany, Tanzania, Mexico, Australia, and the United States. The rarest forms come from Sri Lanka. Considered the gemstone’s most captivating...
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We all know diamonds are one of the most mesmerizing gemstones available, but what makes these gems truly exceptional? Their impact on the world is one that goes beyond adorning the fingers, ears, necklines and wrists of those fortunate enough to wear diamond jewelry. More often than not, you hear all of the negative stories...
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You may have inherited an antiquated piece of jewelry or are sick of looking at a piece you never wear lying at the bottom of your jewelry box. Whatever the case may be, you have several options when it comes to getting rid of unwanted jewelry. You can try to resell the jewelry piece, transform it into...
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Diamond florescence refers to the effect that ultraviolet light has on these gemstones. Much like when your teeth appear whiter when exposed to black light, diamonds can glow different colors (typically blue) when exposed to different types of ultraviolet light. Diamond florescence is a controversial topic among many jewelry and gemstone experts. Some believe that...
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Some people turn to the Internet when looking to purchase a diamond because they think they’re getting a better deal. But finding a cheap diamond online doesn’t necessarily mean you’re getting the best value. Here are some of the reasons why you should avoid purchasing diamonds from an online retailer. Not all diamonds are the same. You may...
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A rare variety of sapphire, star sapphires feature an unusual star-like optical phenomenon caused by tiny, needle like inclusions. The star-like pattern found within these gemstones is referred to as asterism, which comes from the Latin word for star. The most common star sapphires have 6 rays, while those with 12 rays represent some of...
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You’ve found the one person you want to spend the rest of your life with, have purchased the engagement ring (hopefully from Kloiber Jewelers), and are now in need of a proposal plan. If you’re planing a Milwaukee proposal, here are the 10 best places to ask that once-in-a-lifetime question. The Schlitz Audubon Nature Center. With...
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Once in a while, we’ll have a customer come into our store asking if we can use the metal from one of their old jewelry pieces and incorporate it into a new piece. While we can always scrap the metal and put that money towards a new piece, we usually don’t recommend reusing precious metals. Here’s...
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You found your soulmate and are ready to spend the rest of your life with this person. But first you have to ask that one very important question… will you marry me? Proposing marriage is a monumental life event and you’ll want that moment to be perfect. Here are some things to keep in mind when planning...
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When you hear the term “traditional Irish ring,” the first thing that should pop into your mind is a Claddagh ring. These rings feature two hands clasping a heart that rests below a crown. The hands are meant to represent friendship while the heart signifies love and the crown stands for loyalty. The name Claddagh...
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