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Ask someone to name a beautiful red gemstone and you’ll likely hear about rubies, but if you’re talking to a true jewelry connoisseur, garnets will steal the spotlight. This luscious red gemstone has been used since the times of the ancient Egyptians in gorgeous garnet jewelry, talismans, charms, and royal decorations throughout history. So what exactly is garnet, and where does it come from?

How Garnet Got its Name

While many precious gemstones derive their name from their places of ori...

When temperatures rise, necklines become a little more daring - and that creates the perfect opportunity to show off a favorite necklace (or 2!) along with your summer top. Not all necklaces are a good match, however, so here’s a little warm-weather cheat sheet to finding the perfect genuine Baltic amber necklaces to accentuate your summer wardrobe:

• Crew Neck / Scoop Neck

The classic crew neck tee features a short curve that is comparatively high on the neck, as opposed to V-necks and ...

Honoring Dad: Amber Cufflinks Offer a Touching Tribute

Ah, dad. The sacred guardian of the thermostat, the teller of groan-worthy puns, the master of the BBQ grill: he’s a man worth celebrating, and on June 21st, it’s his time to shine. While stores are flooded with beautiful flowers and jewelry for mother’s day, shopping for the best father’s day gifts is a challenge, to say the least. Sure, there’s the usual assortment of gag gifts and ho-hum sports gear, but wouldn’t you rather give your fa...

Every May 14th, Americans come together to celebrate the amazing women they call “mom” - some connected through genetics, and some connected at the heart. Since the first Mother’s Day in 1914, we’ve set aside this time to give our mothers the love, devotion, and special gifts they deserve for everything they do. Jewelry has always been a special part of this maternal celebration, and giving mom beautiful pendants, earrings, brooches, and rings as a symbol of love is a surefire way to make her ...

Buying Amber rings and need help to Convert US Size to European size? Below is a conversion table :

Amber teething necklaces are very popular among some parents. But parents should know that there are no scientific facts to support amber benefits for children. What are we talking about exactly?

We’re talking about the supposed benefits of amber teething necklaces for infants and why none of that is real. In fact, the necklaces are quite dangerous and shouldn’t be anywhere near an infant’s mouth. We’ll take it to step by step in this article as we explain why you should stay well away from t...

After studying two caves in Spain (near Sevilla and Barcelona), scientists discovered several beads that looked like amber. Archaeologists were puzzled since these beads were among items made of real amber. In fact, these items were mollusks and seeds covered with resin. The discovery was made in an artificial cave where, according to researchers, 19 people were buried. They believe that amber was a valuable commodity at that time, and trading amber was a popular business. It was used for ambe...