Picking up on last week’s series of December birthstones, it is now time to look at the final one for the month: turquoise. Sometimes, our shoppers are surprised to find that turquoise can come in so many elegant and dainty forms. Many are familiar with the larger-than-life cocktail rings and other larger turquoise pieces. Due […]
Sharing the honor of being the December birthstone with the zircon, the turquoise is perfect for the gal who loves a gemstone with a long history and plenty of lore attached to it. Going back more than 3,000 years, the mention of turquoise jewelry permeates royal histories. There is such a wide variety of turquoise […]
Vintage Turquoise jewelry is readily recognized by its distinct blue-green coloring. In the past, authentic turquoise jewelry pieces were much sought after because of the gem’s rarity. But this type of jewelry fell somewhat out of favor over the last three decades; when synthetics and simulations flooded the market. However, a true jewelry connoisseur therefore, […]
