MagnetStreet, the well-known stationery store that also specializes in personalized products, has a firm ear to the ground where colors and styles are concerned. For the 2016 wedding color trends, these experts show that soft, pastel hues are in. Bold hues are largely out or only serve as accent pieces in bouquets, wreaths and among […]
The aquamarine was made for the pear shape. This stone, which was once believed to have the mythical quality of giving sailors safe passages while on their voyages, displays the greenish and bluish hues of the sea. Today, most aquas come from Nigeria, Pakistan and Brazil. At Peter Suchy Jewelers, we have seen many aquamarines. […]
Previously, Peter Suchy Jewelers investigated whywe’re so fascinated with aquamarines. This little trip through history netted us the knowledge that the beryl with its greenish blue tint was once associated with mermaids, antidotes to Middle Ages’ panoply of poisons and a surefire way for fortunetellers to gaze into the hidden realm. Yet did you know […]
March is right around the corner. Do you need a birthday present for someone who appreciates attractive vintage jewelry? For the third month of the year, you have your pick of two gemstones: bloodstone and aquamarine. At Peter Suchy Jewelers, we have a wide variety of birthstone jewels for March celebrants. The bloodstone is a […]
In simplest terms, an aquamarine is really a beryl. These minerals are made up of beryllium aluminium cyclosilicate and have the potential of containing a number of impurities. While pure beryl does not have any coloration, iron impurities lead to a blue or greenish-blue tint. When this hue is present, the beryl is considered an […]
