We have held off in our series on black gems to mention the onyx – until the very end. It is the quintessential black stone and has been a favorite since the Victorian era. When only the elegance of an onyx will do, Peter Suchy Jewelers have you covered. Onyx Earrings with Mother of Pearl […]
Who is not familiar with the white pearl? For decades – or centuries, really – they have been parts of the basic wardrobes of countless ladies. But black pearls have a mystique that is partially fueled by their rarity. Black pearls are harvested from the Pinctada margaritifera oyster. Known in the trade as Tahitian pearls, […]
Continuing in our series of black gemstones for the month of October and its Halloween parties and themed activities, it is now time to take a closer look at the black sapphire. It is a little known fact that sapphires actually come in a wide variety of colors – not just blue. White sapphires are […]
Halloween parties are fun – and not just for the kids. Adults, too, love the deliciously fake and sometimes corny atmosphere. While kids might be happy with costumes and grease paint, adults like to dress up and display apropos jewelry. Cases in point are black diamonds. No, these are not chocolate diamonds that we have […]
When it comes to black gemstones, the onyx has the market covered. Or has it? While it is true that a genuine, deep black coloration is what makes the onyx famous, there are plenty of other black gemstones that also present with these hues – although not necessarily with a full black appearance. Take for […]
The iron deposits in the chalcedony create the amazing red hues of the carnelian. Yet when you want to focus on autumn colors and the deep orange hues that are so frequently found in nature, some of the lighter specimens are perfectly suited for your fall wardrobe. Italian Gold Ring with Carnelian Cabochon Perfectly […]
The orange citrine is a rarity in the trade. While its yellow cousins are easier to locate, jewelers usually rely on heat treatments to get the desirable orange hue – unless you are fortunate enough to locate natural specimens. Did I mention that we have a good inventory of these amazing pieces? Here are the […]
Orange is the color of choice this fall. The fire opal is one the rarer gemstones that present with this shade. Sometimes referred to as a honey opal, this type of stone is a rare find and very difficult to locate. Typical opals that you commonly see are banded or come in black, green and […]
Named after Germany’s area of Spessart, this garnet is famous because of its orange hues. When you look closely, they frequently tend to lean toward the red just a little bit. When the coloration of the orange stone includes strong hues of yellow, it is referred to as a Mandarin garnet. What creates the telltale […]
Whether you want to accessorize a fall fashion wardrobe or simply need to find something stylish for the various Halloween festivities and pumpkin decorating parties, we have got you covered. Fancy sapphires are a hit among collectors. Colors vary from deep orange hues to yellow and orange combinations. What are the pieces that we would […]
