By Emily on Wednesday, November 11th, 2015 in Fashion Trends, Informational. No Comments
In honor of our upcoming Ladies Day on Saturday, we decided to create a timeline highlighting some of the changes in women’s jewelry that have occurred throughout time. Enjoy! Prehistoric Times: Jewelry was made from bone, teeth, berries, and stones that were hung on pieces of string or animal tendons. 2000 BC: Gold is the… Read More
By Emily on Wednesday, September 9th, 2015 in Gemstones, Informational. No Comments
In honor of it being September, here are some interesting facts about this month’s birthstone, sapphire. Up until the late 17th century, sapphires were reserved for the use of royalty and high priests only. Anyone else caught wearing them would be punished. With a rating of 9 out of 10 on the Mohs hardness scale, sapphires are… Read More
By Emily on Wednesday, July 29th, 2015 in Engagement Rings, Uncategorized. No Comments
Presenting an engagement ring during a marriage proposal is something that has become a ritual for so many people. But how did this tradition first come about? The act of presenting a significant other with an adornment actually dates back to pre-historic times. It is reported that cavemen would braid bands of grass together and… Read More
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