The allure of sapphire and diamond jewelry is strong among jewelry enthusiast. Sapphire and diamonds in jewelry have always been a popular combination with the deep blue hues of sapphires contrasting the sparkling diamonds wonderfully. One of the most popular alternatives to the diamond engagement ring style is adding a blue Sapphire to the…
Gorgeous North American Mined Emeralds
Limited amounts of emeralds are mined in the United States. North Carolina has been a sporadic producer of emeralds in small quantities from a few tiny mines since the late 1800s. The Crabtree Emerald Mine was once operated by Tiffany and Company and a series of property owners between 1894 and the 1990s. Many fine…
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The Allure of Old Diamond Cuts
“Like detectives, diamond experts rely on descriptions and images of jewelry in old paintings, catalogs, and diaries to understand what the first cut diamonds looked like.” Over the past few years there has been a marked increase in the purchase of old cut style diamonds. We more and more often deal with questions from…
