by Donelle | Jun 14, 2021 | Gemstones
What Is A Ruby? Rubies and sapphires are both members of the corundum family of gemstones. In fact, the only difference between the two is the color. Ruby is a pink to a blood-red colored precious gemstone. And, rubies are among the four precious...
by Donelle | Jun 4, 2021 | Support Local
I met Linda in my first silversmithing class, and we became friends. This is where we learned to use a torch and move beyond the types of jewelry we had both been making for years. Please Tell Me a Bit About Your Background I was very fortunate to be raised in an...
by Donelle | May 30, 2021 | Support Local
I am so happy to introduce you to my friend Martin Gregorian, founder and owner of Solasta Chocolate. I met him several years ago at a community market, where I fell in love with his chocolates, and we became friends. Martin is also an amazing photographer of birds....
by Donelle | May 25, 2021 | Caring for Your Precious Gemstone Jewelry, Cleaning your Jewelry, Gemstones
Precious gemstones are hard and durable. If for no other reason than this, it makes them popular. Diamonds, sapphires, and ruby are the hardest of gemstones, are not prone to chipping, cracking, or breaking. Emeralds have a fair to good toughness, making it a stone...
by Donelle | May 25, 2021 | Gemstones
Of all the Precious Gemstones, sapphires are my favorite. When I first started as a jeweler, I didn’t know that they came in a rainbow of colors! Diamonds shine and are of incredible brilliance. On the other hand, sapphires pop with...
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